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Components Connection Manual V.2.2
Solar-Log™
EN
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Publisher:
Solare Datensysteme GmbH
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Table of Contents
Inverter ................................................................................................................18
1 Connections ...................................................................................................................191.1 Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B connection assignments (6 pin) ....................................................................... 191.2 RJ45 ............................................................................................................................................................................... 201.3 RJ11 Configuration ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
2 Connecting the inverters .........................................................................................222.1 Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™ .......................................................................................................... 23
3 ABB ..................................................................................................................................243.1 ABB PVS300 ............................................................................................................................................................... 243.2 ABB PRO-33TL .......................................................................................................................................................... 263.3 ABB Central Inverters .............................................................................................................................................. 273.4 ABB-Power-One/Aurora/PVI/TRIO/UNO ........................................................................................................ 28
4 Advanced Energy ...................................................................................................... 304.1 Advanced Energy - AE-1 ......................................................................................................................................... 304.2 Advanced Energy - AE-3 ........................................................................................................................................ 324.3 Advanced Energy - AE-TX ..................................................................................................................................... 34
5 AEG ..................................................................................................................................365.1 AEG PS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 365.2 AEG Protect ................................................................................................................................................................ 38
6 Albatech ........................................................................................................................ 406.1 Albatech APL Trifase 15 / 20 ................................................................................................................................ 406.2 Albatech APL Monofase ......................................................................................................................................... 42
7 ALPHA-SOL ................................................................................................................. 447.1 ALPHA-SOL ................................................................................................................................................................. 44
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8 AROS Solar Technology ...........................................................................................478.1 AROS Solar Technology (RS422) ....................................................................................................................... 478.2 AROS Solar Technology (RS485) ....................................................................................................................... 49
9 Astronergy .....................................................................................................................519.1 Astronergy .................................................................................................................................................................... 51
10 Aten .................................................................................................................................5310.1 Aten ................................................................................................................................................................................ 53
11 Benning ..........................................................................................................................5511.1 Benning ......................................................................................................................................................................... 55
12 Bonfiglioli (formerly Vectron) ................................................................................5712.1 Bonfiglioli ..................................................................................................................................................................... 57
13 CanadianSolar ..............................................................................................................5913.1 CanadianSolar ............................................................................................................................................................ 59
14 Carlo Gavazzi ................................................................................................................6114.1 Carlo Gavazzi - ISMG model .................................................................................................................................. 6114.2 Carlo Gavazzi - HINRG model .............................................................................................................................. 63
15 Chint Power ..................................................................................................................6515.1 Chint Power (CSP SC and CSP SCE to 20k) ................................................................................................... 6515.2 Chint Power (CPS 20k+)......................................................................................................................................... 6715.3 Chint Power Modbus ................................................................................................................................................ 69
16 CMS ...................................................................................................................................7116.1 CMS.................................................................................................................................................................................. 71
17 Conergy ..........................................................................................................................7317.1 Conergy (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) ..................................................................................................... 73
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18 CyberPower ..................................................................................................................7518.1 CyberPower ................................................................................................................................................................. 75
19 Danfoss ...........................................................................................................................7719.1 Danfoss.......................................................................................................................................................................... 77
20 Delta ................................................................................................................................7920.1 Delta (RS485) ............................................................................................................................................................. 7920.2 Delta RPI ........................................................................................................................................................................ 81
21 Diehl Ako .......................................................................................................................8321.1 Diehl Ako ...................................................................................................................................................................... 83
22 Eaton .............................................................................................................................. 8422.1 Eaton .............................................................................................................................................................................. 84
23 EEI ....................................................................................................................................8623.1 EEI ................................................................................................................................................................................... 86
24 Effekta ............................................................................................................................8724.1 Effekta ........................................................................................................................................................................... 8724.2 Effekta KS Multitracker ........................................................................................................................................... 8924.3 Effekta KS Singletracker .......................................................................................................................................... 91
25 EHE ..................................................................................................................................9325.1 EHE N1k5TL to N50kTL .......................................................................................................................................... 9325.2 EHE N10k to N100k .................................................................................................................................................. 9525.3 EHE N250k to N500k-TL ........................................................................................................................................ 97
26 EKO Energy ..................................................................................................................9926.1 EKO Energy ................................................................................................................................................................. 99
27 Eltek ................................................................................................................................ 101
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27.1 Eltek ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10127.2 Eltek central inverter .............................................................................................................................................. 103
28 Enfinity ......................................................................................................................... 10528.1 Enfinity ........................................................................................................................................................................ 105
29 Europa-Solar AG ....................................................................................................... 10729.1 Europa-Solar AG ....................................................................................................................................................... 107
30 Evoco ............................................................................................................................10930.1 Evoco ........................................................................................................................................................................... 109
31 Fronius ............................................................................................................................ 11131.1 Fronius with ComCard ............................................................................................................................................. 11131.2 Fronius RL .................................................................................................................................................................... 11331.3 Fronius Symo/Galvo/ECO Series ........................................................................................................................ 11431.4 Fronius Symo / Fronius Symo Hybrid via Ethernet ..................................................................................... 115
32 Gefran ............................................................................................................................ 11732.1 Gefran ............................................................................................................................................................................ 117
33 General Electric inverters (GE)............................................................................ 12033.1 General Electric inverters (GE) .......................................................................................................................... 120
34 GESOLAR ..................................................................................................................... 12134.1 GESOLAR ..................................................................................................................................................................... 121
35 Ginlong ......................................................................................................................... 12335.1 Ginlong ......................................................................................................................................................................... 123
36 GMDE ............................................................................................................................ 12536.1 GMDE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 125
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37 GoodWe ........................................................................................................................12737.1 GoodWe (RS422) ..................................................................................................................................................... 12736.2 GoodWe (RS485) ..................................................................................................................................................... 129
38 Growatt.......................................................................................................................... 13138.1 Growatt ......................................................................................................................................................................... 131
39 GTec ............................................................................................................................... 13339.1 GTec ............................................................................................................................................................................... 133
40 Helios Systems ........................................................................................................... 13540.1 Helios Systems HSI .................................................................................................................................................. 13539.2 Helios Systems - Central Inverters ..................................................................................................................... 137
41 Huawei .......................................................................................................................... 13841.1 Huawei .......................................................................................................................................................................... 138
42 Hyundai ........................................................................................................................14042.1 Hyundai HPC-050HT-E and HPC-100HT-E .................................................................................................... 14042.2 Hyundai HPC-250HT-E ........................................................................................................................................... 142
43 Ingeteam ......................................................................................................................14443.1 Ingeteam ..................................................................................................................................................................... 144
44 Kaco ............................................................................................................................... 14644.1 Kaco - Powador ....................................................................................................................................................... 14644.2 Kaco – PVI Blue Planet .......................................................................................................................................... 148
45 KLNE ............................................................................................................................. 15045.1 KLNE (Solartec and Sunteams) ......................................................................................................................... 150
46 Kostal and Solar-Fabrik .......................................................................................... 15246.1 Kostal Pico and Solar-Fabrik Inverter Convert T (RS485) ....................................................................... 152
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46.2 Kostal Piko MP ........................................................................................................................................................... 15446.3 Kostal Ethernet Version ......................................................................................................................................... 156
47 Kstar .............................................................................................................................. 15847.1 Kstar Multitracker ..................................................................................................................................................... 15847.2 Kstar Singletracker ................................................................................................................................................. 160
48 Mastervolt .................................................................................................................... 16248.1 Mastervolt (RS485) ................................................................................................................................................. 162
49 Mitsubishi ..................................................................................................................... 16449.1 Mitsubishi with RS485 interface ........................................................................................................................ 164
50 Motech .......................................................................................................................... 16650.1 Motech (RS485)....................................................................................................................................................... 166
51 Oelmaier ....................................................................................................................... 16851.1 Oelmaier ...................................................................................................................................................................... 168
52 Omnik ............................................................................................................................ 17052.1 Omnik ........................................................................................................................................................................... 170
53 Omron ............................................................................................................................17253.1 Omron ........................................................................................................................................................................... 172
54 Pairan .............................................................................................................................17454.1 Pairan ............................................................................................................................................................................ 174
55 Phoenixtec .................................................................................................................. 17655.1 Phoenixtec .................................................................................................................................................................. 176
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56 Platinum (formerly Diehl Ako)............................................................................. 17856.1 Platinum with RS485 interface ........................................................................................................................... 17856.2 Platinum H .................................................................................................................................................................. 180
57 Powercom ................................................................................................................... 18257.1 Powercom ................................................................................................................................................................... 182
58 Power-One/Aurora ................................................................................................... 18558.1 Power-One/Aurora................................................................................................................................................... 185
59 PrimeVOLT .................................................................................................................. 18759.1 PrimeVOLT .................................................................................................................................................................. 187
60 PVPowered ................................................................................................................. 18960.1 PV Powered – central inverter RS485 .............................................................................................................. 18960.2 PV Powered - string inverter................................................................................................................................. 191
61 Q3 ................................................................................................................................... 19261.1 Q3 3000-6600 ......................................................................................................................................................... 19261.2 Q3 12000-14000 ..................................................................................................................................................... 194
62 REFUSOL ..................................................................................................................... 19662.1 REFUSOL .................................................................................................................................................................... 196
63 REP ................................................................................................................................ 19963.1 REP ............................................................................................................................................................................... 199
64 Reverberi .....................................................................................................................20164.1 Reverberi (EDI Series) ........................................................................................................................................... 201
65 Riello .............................................................................................................................20365.1 Riello ........................................................................................................................................................................... 203
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66 SALICRU .....................................................................................................................20566.1 SALICRU EQX .......................................................................................................................................................... 20566.2 SALICRU EQXLV ...................................................................................................................................................... 207
67 Samil Power ...............................................................................................................20867.1 Samil Power .............................................................................................................................................................. 208
68 Santerno .......................................................................................................................21068.1 Santerno ..................................................................................................................................................................... 210
69 Schneider Electric .................................................................................................... 21269.1 Schneider Electric SunEzy .................................................................................................................................... 21269.2 Schneider Electric Xantrex GT30E .................................................................................................................... 21469.3 Schneider Electric Conext .................................................................................................................................... 215
70 Schüco .......................................................................................................................... 21770.1 IPE CN series .............................................................................................................................................................. 21770.2 IPE CT series .............................................................................................................................................................. 21970.3 IPE SN series .............................................................................................................................................................. 22170.4 Schüco SGI series (RS485) .................................................................................................................................. 223
71 Shindengen ................................................................................................................ 22571.1 Shindengen ................................................................................................................................................................ 225
72 SIEL ................................................................................................................................22772.1 SIEL (single phase) ................................................................................................................................................. 22772.2 SIEL (3-phase) ......................................................................................................................................................... 230
73 Siemens ........................................................................................................................ 23173.1 Siemens ........................................................................................................................................................................ 231
74 Siliken ........................................................................................................................... 23474.1 Siliken Central inverters ........................................................................................................................................ 234
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75 SMA ............................................................................................................................... 23675.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23675.2 SMA connection using special RS485 piggyback card ............................................................................ 23775.3 Connect SMA with original SMA RS485 piggy back and the SMA RS485 data module ........... 24075.4 SMA Bluetooth mode ............................................................................................................................................ 24275.5 SMA Meter Connection Box ................................................................................................................................ 24375.6 SMA Speedwire ....................................................................................................................................................... 24475.7 SMA - Sunny Central .............................................................................................................................................. 24675.8 SMA - Sunny Tripower 60 .................................................................................................................................... 247
76 SOCOMEC .................................................................................................................. 24976.1 SOCOMEC Sunsys B20E ...................................................................................................................................... 24976.2 SOCOMEC Sunsys B12/B30 ................................................................................................................................. 251
77 SolarEdge ................................................................................................................... 25377.1 SolarEdge ................................................................................................................................................................... 253
78 SolarMax ..................................................................................................................... 25578.1 SolarMax – S, MT, P, TS, TS-SV and HT- series ............................................................................................. 25578.2 SolarMax - C series ................................................................................................................................................. 25878.3 SolarMax – Cx series ............................................................................................................................................. 26078.4 SolarMax – E series ................................................................................................................................................. 26278.5 SolarMax via Ethernet interface ....................................................................................................................... 264
79 SolaX Power .............................................................................................................. 26579.1 SolaX Power X1 ........................................................................................................................................................ 26579.2 SolaX Power X3 ....................................................................................................................................................... 267
80 Solectria ...................................................................................................................... 26980.1 Solectria V1 (>9k) .................................................................................................................................................... 26980.2 Solectria V2 (<9k) .................................................................................................................................................... 27180.3 Solectria V3 (<3k) ................................................................................................................................................... 27380.4 Solectria V4 ............................................................................................................................................................... 275
81 Solutronic ....................................................................................................................27781.1 Solutronic SP25-55 (RS485) ............................................................................................................................... 27781.2 Solutronic SP100, SP120 (RS485) ..................................................................................................................... 279
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82 Steca .............................................................................................................................. 28182.1 Steca ............................................................................................................................................................................. 28182.2 Steca (larger than 17k) .......................................................................................................................................... 283
83 Sungrow ...................................................................................................................... 28583.1 Sungrow ...................................................................................................................................................................... 285
84 SunPower.................................................................................................................... 28784.1 SunPower SPR-F-Model with Fronius ComCard ......................................................................................... 28784.2 SunPower SPR-M-Model connection using special RS485 piggyback card .................................... 28984.3 SunPower SPR-M-Model connect with original SMA RS485 piggy back and the SMARS485 data
module ....................................................................................................................................................................... 291
85 Suntigua ......................................................................................................................29485.1 Suntigua ..................................................................................................................................................................... 294
86 Sunville ........................................................................................................................ 29686.1 Sunville ........................................................................................................................................................................ 296
87 Sunways ...................................................................................................................... 29887.1 Sunways - AT/NT/PT .............................................................................................................................................. 298
88 Sustainable Energy ................................................................................................ 30088.1 Sustainable Energy ................................................................................................................................................ 300
89 TBEA ............................................................................................................................30289.1 TBEA ........................................................................................................................................................................... 302
90 Trannergy ....................................................................................................................30490.1 Trannergy .................................................................................................................................................................. 304
91 Vaillant .........................................................................................................................30691.1 Vaillant – auroPOWER VPI /1 and VPI (RS485) .......................................................................................... 306
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92 Valenia .........................................................................................................................30892.1 Valenia ........................................................................................................................................................................ 308
93 Vectron .........................................................................................................................31093.1 Vectron ........................................................................................................................................................................ 310
94 Vision .............................................................................................................................. 31194.1 Vision Multitracker .................................................................................................................................................... 31194.2 Vision Singletracker ................................................................................................................................................. 313
95 Voltwerk ....................................................................................................................... 31595.1 Voltwerk (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) .................................................................................................... 315
96 WINAICO ..................................................................................................................... 31796.1 WINAICO ..................................................................................................................................................................... 317
97 Würth ...........................................................................................................................32097.1 Würth SolarStar-Series ........................................................................................................................................ 320
98 Yaskawa ....................................................................................................................... 32298.1 Yaskawa ...................................................................................................................................................................... 322
99 Zentral Solar Deutschland ZSD .......................................................................... 32499.1 Zentral Solar Deutschland ZSD (RS485) ....................................................................................................... 32499.2 Zentral Solar Deutschland ZSD - zentralpower ........................................................................................... 326
100 Zeversolar ................................................................................................................... 327100.1 Zeversolar................................................................................................................................................................... 327
101 Appendix .................................................................................................................... 329101.1 SMA mixed wiring ................................................................................................................................................... 329101.2 Interconnection of Kaco Powador inverters ................................................................................................ 330
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Meter ................................................................................................................ 331
1 External Power Meter ............................................................................................ 3321.1 Recording Energy Flows with External Power Meters .............................................................................. 332
2 Solar-Log™ Meter Operating Modes ................................................................ 3332.1 Explanation of the Solar-Log™ Meter Operating Modes ........................................................................ 333
3 General Information on Wiring...........................................................................3343.1 Wiring for S0 meter .............................................................................................................................................. 3343.2 Wiring for RS485 meter ...................................................................................................................................... 3343.3 Wiring meters to record self-consumption .................................................................................................. 334
4 Solar-Log™ PRO380 ............................................................................................... 3374.1 Solar-Log™ PRO380 Mod ..................................................................................................................................... 3374.2 Solar-Log™ PRO380-CT ...................................................................................................................................... 340
5 Inepro ...........................................................................................................................3445.1 Inepro 1250D ............................................................................................................................................................ 3445.2 Inepro 75D ................................................................................................................................................................. 347
6 Iskra ..............................................................................................................................3496.1 Iskra WS0021 ........................................................................................................................................................... 3496.2 Iskra WS0031 ........................................................................................................................................................... 350
7 Janitza UMG 104 (Utility Meter) ......................................................................... 3517.1 Janitza UMG 104 ....................................................................................................................................................... 351
8 Larsen & Toubro ........................................................................................................3578.1 Larsen & Toubro (WDM313CDNC) .................................................................................................................... 357
9 Schneider Electric ................................................................................................... 3599.1 Schneider EM6400S (3-phase) ......................................................................................................................... 359
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Battery Systems........................................................................................... 361
1 Kyocera Inverter/Battery System ...................................................................... 3621.1 Kyocera Inverter/Battery System ...................................................................................................................... 362
2 Phonosolar .................................................................................................................3642.1 PhonoCube 7.2 (Battery Hybrid System) ...................................................................................................... 364
3 Sonnenbatterie .........................................................................................................3663.1 Sonnenbatterie ........................................................................................................................................................ 366
4 Varta Engion Battery System ............................................................................. 3684.1 Varta Engion Battery System ............................................................................................................................. 368
Heating rods ..................................................................................................370
1 EGO Smart Heater ................................................................................................... 3711.1 EGO Smart Heater (RS485) ................................................................................................................................. 3713.7 EGO Smart Heater via Ethernet ........................................................................................................................ 373
Heating pumps .............................................................................................375
1 IDM Heat Pumps ...................................................................................................... 3761.1 IDM Heat Pumps ...................................................................................................................................................... 376
2 Stiebel-Eltron .............................................................................................................3772.1 Stiebel Eltron Heat pumps (ISG) ....................................................................................................................... 377
Sensors ............................................................................................................379
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1 Sensor Basic ..............................................................................................................380
2 Sensor Box Professional ....................................................................................... 3832.1 Technical Information ............................................................................................................................................ 3832.2 Mechanical Installation Sensor Box Professional ........................................................................................ 3832.3 Wiring the Data Cable with the Solar-Log™ ................................................................................................ 3842.4 Starting Up at the Solar-Log™ .......................................................................................................................... 3852.5 Technical Data .......................................................................................................................................................... 385
3 Sensor Box Professional Plus .............................................................................. 3863.1 Technical Information ............................................................................................................................................ 3863.2 Mechanical Installation Optional Sensors ...................................................................................................... 3863.3 Mechanical Installation Optional Sensors ...................................................................................................... 3873.4 Wiring the Data Cable with the Solar-Log™ ................................................................................................. 3873.5 Starting Up at the Solar-Log™ .......................................................................................................................... 3883.6 Technical Data .......................................................................................................................................................... 388
Pyranometer .................................................................................................389
1 Kipp & Zonen - Pyranometer ..............................................................................3901.1 Kipp & Zonen - Pyranometer ............................................................................................................................. 390
2 Lufft - Pyranometer ................................................................................................ 3922.1 Lufft - Pyranometer ................................................................................................................................................ 392
Smart Plug components ...........................................................................394
1 Allnet Network Power Socket ............................................................................ 395
2 Smart Relay Station ................................................................................................ 397
3 WeMo Insight Switch ............................................................................................. 398
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Power Charging Stations .........................................................................399
1 Keba - Power Charging Station ........................................................................ 4001.1 Keba - Power Charging Station (KeContact P20 / P30) ........................................................................ 400
List of figures ......................................................................................................................402
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Inverter
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ConnectionsSolar-Log™ RS485/422 B connection assignments (6 pin)
1 Connections
1.1 Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B connection assignments (6 pin)
The RS485/422 inverter B connection on the Solar-Log™ is pre-set for use with a Fronius/Eaton inverter,
and is assigned as follows:
PIN RS485 A RS485/422 B RS422 (for Fronius/Eaton)
1 Data+ Data+ T/RX+
2 12 V 12 V 12 V
3 Ground Ground Ground
4 Data- Data- Data-
5 T/RX+
6 T/RX-
The connection labels Data+/Data– are specific to the manufacturer and may also be labeled A/B, or simi-
lar.
Green 6-pin terminal block connectors are supplied for connecting the first inverter to the RS485/422 B
interface of the Solar-Log™.
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ConnectionsRJ45
1.2 RJ45
Some inverter manufacturers use RJ45 jacks on their units.
The pin assignments are manufacturer-specific.
Connect the RS485/422 B and/or the RS485 interface of the Solar-LogTM in accordance with the descripti-
on on the particular inverter. The details are described in detail in a separate manual..
Refer to the following document for the numbering of the pins for the RJ45 connection.
Fig.: RJ45 plug pin assignments
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
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ConnectionsRJ11 Configuration
1.3 RJ11 Configuration
Some inverter manufacturers use RJ11 jacks on their units.
The pin assignments are manufacturer-specific.
Connect the RS485/422 B and/or the RS485 interface of the Solar-LogTM in accordance with the descripti-
on on the particular inverter.
Refer to the following document for the numbering of the pins for the RJ45 connection.
Fig.: RJ11 plug pin assignments
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ11 socket on the
inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
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Connecting the invertersRJ11 Configuration
2 Connecting the inverters
As each inverter manufacturer uses different wiring connections and connectors, the corresponding data
cables must be adapted correctly.
• You will find the terminal strip block wiring diagram to connect the inverters in table form in the
following sections on connecting inverters.
• Refer the Installation Manual for assignment of the RS485/422 B connection to the Solar-Log™.
Note
Solare Datensysteme GmbH supplies suitable connection cables for most inverter manufac-
turers.
Always read the manufacturer-specific instructions for connecting the data cable. You will find these inst-
ructions in the manufacturer's documentation.
However, when assigning the inverter wiring on the Solar-Log™ (RS485/422 B connection) , follow the
instructions in this manual, otherwise the inverters will not be detected by Solar-Log™.
Danger
Risk of death by electric shock if inverters are opened.
• Never open the inverter housing when the inverter is connected to power.
• Switching inverters off.
• Always read the installation and safety instructions given in the manual for the corre-
sponding inverter.
• Any work on inverters must only be carried out by trained electricians.
Caution
Damage to the electrical components in inverters and on interface cards due to electrostatic
discharge.
• Avoid contact with component connections and plug contacts.
• Before picking up the component, ground yourself by holding the PE or the unpainted
part of the inverter housing.
Caution
Damage to the electrical components of the Solar-Log™ due to the wiring of the Solar-Log™!
• Switching the Solar-Log™ off.
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Connecting the invertersSwitch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
2.1 Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
Switching inverters off
Always turn off all of the inverters first before a making a cable connection between the Solar-Log™ and
the connections inside the inverter; and before installing an interface card in the inverter,
To do this, read the manufacturer's documentation for the inverter, and proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the AC side
2. Disconnect the DC side
3. Wait at least 5 minutes until the condensers in the inverters have discharged.
Switching the Solar-Log™ off
• Remove the power plug from the socket or the "Power 12 V" jack on the Solar-Log™.
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ABBABB PVS300
3 ABB
3.1 ABB PVS300
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Select “ABB-PVS” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Where to connect: X4 terminal block under the cover
• Communication address must be allocated
• 3-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector X4 terminal block inverter
Terminal PIN
1 1 - Data+
3 3 - GND
4 2 - Data-
3. If only one inverter is to be connected, according to the manufacturer's handbook it must be termina-
ted.
4. Screw the inverter cover on again.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: X4 terminal block under the cover.
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ABBABB PVS300
Procedure
1. Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect the self-made RS-485 cable to the X4 terminal block on inverter 1.
3. Connect the self-made RS-485 cable to the X4 terminal block on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
6. Screw the inverter cover on again.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Address range: 1 - 247
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
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ABBABB PRO-33TL
3.2 ABB PRO-33TL
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Select “ABB-PRO-33TL” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Where to connect: X2 terminal block under the cover
• Communication address must be allocated
• 3-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector X2 terminal block inverter
Terminal PIN
1 1 - Data+
3 3 - GND
4 2 - Data-
3. If only one inverter is to be connected, according to the manufacturer‘s handbook it must be termina-
ted.
4. Screw the inverter cover on again.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: X2 terminal block under the cover.
Procedure
1. Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Connect the self-made RS-485 cable to the X2 terminal block on inverter 1.
3. Connect the self-made RS-485 cable to the X2 terminal block on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
6. Screw the inverter cover on again.
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ABBABB Central Inverters
3.3 ABB Central Inverters
Termination Addressing Interface
- Yes LAN
Select “ABB-PVS” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit components (with the label "RETA-01").
• Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Allocate communication address
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1; address range 1 to 254.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Before connecting to the Ethernet router or switch and allocating the IP address.
Connect inverters and the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• network cable (patch cable) and the
• Ethernet router or switch.
Procedure
1. Set different unit IDs on each inverter in accordance with the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect the Solar-Log™ and the inverter to the router or switch.
3. Assign an IP address to every inverter. Assign the IP addresses according to the inverter's instructions.
The first three number blocks like the Solar-Log™, e.g. 192.168.178.49.
The fourth number block: an address that is available, e.g. 192.168.178.50.
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ABBABB-Power-One/Aurora/PVI/TRIO/UNO
3.4 ABB-Power-One/Aurora/PVI/TRIO/UNO
Termination Addressing Interface
Switch Yes RS485
Select “ABB: PVI/TRIO/Ultra/UNO” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Interface integrated
Sometimes different interfaces are used for indoor and outdoor models
• Where to connect: RS485 terminal strips inside the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made Power One data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter’s instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip (Outdoor)
Terminal Terminal
1 +T/R (PC)
3 GND
4 -T/R (PC)
4. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
In the inverter, set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 3 pin, shielded data cable.
• Where to connect: RS485 terminal strips inside the inverter
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter’s instructions.
2. Connect terminals +T/R, -T/R and RTN of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
5. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering from Solar-Log™, starting from 2 (not 1!).
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter’s instructions
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Advanced EnergyAdvanced Energy - AE-1
4 Advanced Energy
4.1 Advanced Energy - AE-1
Termination Addressing Interface
Switch Yes RS485
Select “Steca” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ socket, on the outside of the inverter‘s interface card
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made RS485 data cable with RJ45 plug and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 1
4 2
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
On the inverter insert the connection plug into the free RJ45 socket.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using the RS485 data cable with RJ45 plug;
Connection cables between the inverters are supplied with the inverters. Use these.
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Insert the connection plug into the free RJ45 socket.
Allocate communication address
1. Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
2. Setting: Using the rotating switch on the inverter interface card.
3. Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
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4.2 Advanced Energy - AE-3
Termination Addressing Interface
Terminating plug Yes RS485
Select “RefuSol. Native” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the bottom of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Connect wires as shown in the diagram below.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket
Terminal PIN
1 2
4 3
2. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
On the sockets „RS485 OUT“ with REFUSOL round plugs bypass the connections PIN1 to PIN2 and
PIN3 to PIN4.
3. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using
– 2-wire, shielded data cable and
– 4-pin „SACC-M12MS-4SC“ plug (two plugs included with the inverter)
• Where to connect: RS485 sockets on the bottom of the inverter.
The RS485 IN and OUT sockets are each double connections so that the wiring can be continued to the
next inverter.
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Procedure
1. Connect the data cable to the „SACC-M12MS-4SC“ plug as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Insert one plug into the OUT (X14B) socket of inverter 1.
3. Insert the other end of the wire into the IN socket (X15B) on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
On the sockets „RS485 OUT“ with REFUSOL round plugs bypass the connections PIN1 to PIN2 and
PIN3 to PIN4.
6. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1; highest possible address: 31
Set the following parameters on the inverter‘s operating display:
1. Press „F1“, select Numerical list, press „ENTER“.
2. Set parameter number 2000 [password protection],
press „ENTER“ twice.
3. Enter 72555, press „ENTER“
4. Set parameter number 0406, press „ENTER“
5. Select sub parameter 0406,3, press „ENTER“
6. Enter figure for communication x
[x = continuous numbering starting with 1; highest possible address: 31], press „ENTER“. 31], press
„ENTER“.
After configuring on the display:
1. Using the installed DC isolating switch turn the inverters on and off briefly so that the settings are
activated.
2. Set the date and time on the inverter as shown in the inverter instructions.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
Note
To use active and reactive power management, all of the inverters need to be set to:
• Protocol 1
• 57600 baud
• Parameter 1164 = 2
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Advanced EnergyAdvanced Energy - AE-TX
4.3 Advanced Energy - AE-TX
Termination Addressing Interface
Jumper Yes RS485
Select “PVPowered” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Modbus Slave socket on interface card
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Set the address of the inverters.
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made 3 pin connection cable and terminal block connector.
Note
The transfer rate for Modbus (RS485) on delivery to the customer is set to 9600bps. Please
check these settings.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram
4. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Inside the inverter set the supplied jumper from „J4“ to „J5“.
5. Setting the address for the inverter: Set SW1 to „0“ and SW2 to „1“ in order to set the parameters for
the inverter with the address „01“.
6. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
7. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 2 - D+
3 1 - GND
4 3 - D-
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Connect the inverters to each other
The wiring is done using a
• self-made connection cable and terminal block connector.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. Connect terminals GND, D+ and D- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the manufacturer‘s specifications.
Inside the inverter set the supplied jumper from „J4“ to „J5“
6. Address the individual inverters in accordance with the manufacturer‘s handbook: Inverter 1 should be
the inverter that is directly connected to the Solar-Log™. To this end, set SW1 to „0“. Depending on the
position of the inverter in the bus, SW2 should be set to 1-9.
If more than 9 inverters are to be connected to one Solar-Log™, please read the manufacturer‘s inst-
ructions for further information.
7. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
8. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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AEGAEG PS
5 AEG
5.1 AEG PS
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS422
Select “AEG: Protect PV (PS)” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card
• 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Multi-string technology
AEG inverters are fitted with 1 or 3 MPP trackers depending on the model. Each string input is monitored
separately and ideally adjusted to the connected modules.
The Solar-Log™ automatically detects how many inverters and strings are active during inverter detection.
Note
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup, in the Configuration | Devices | Configuration | Order dialog box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Installing the RS485 interfaceProcedure
Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installati-
on instructions and screw in.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 4 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
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Note
Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B or C interface.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 R+
4 R-
5 T+
6 T-
4. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface)
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T“ of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
5. Close inverters.
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AEGAEG Protect
5.2 AEG Protect
Termination Addressing Interface
Terminating plug No RS485
Select “AEG: Protect PV (3PH)” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Supported models PV 10; 12.5 and 15
• Where to connect: 2 RJ45 sockets on the right on the side cover
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• 4-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made RJ45 data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 6
3 1
3 2
4 3
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Insert the supplied connection plug into any free RJ45 socket on the inverter.
The connection plug is an 8-pin dummy plug with bridged wires: Bridge wires 3 and 4 and
wires 5 and 6.
4. Screw the inverter cover on again.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: 2 RJ45 sockets on the right on the side cover
Procedure
1. Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
3. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
Insert the connection plug into the free RJ45 socket.
6. Screw the inverter cover on again.
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6 Albatech
6.1 Albatech APL Trifase 15 / 20
Termination Addressing Interface
Jumper Yes RS485
Inverters from different Albatech model ranges (APL monophase / triphase) cannot be mixed on an RS485
connection. The correct range must be selected when selecting inverters.
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Allocate communication address
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Note
If more than 32 inverters are connected a signal amplifier must be installed in the RS485 bus in
accordance with the manufacturer.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
It is connected to the inverter as shown in the following diagram. The inverters are terminated on pin 9/10
of J1. Both the first and also the last inverter must be terminated.
Fig.: Albatech APL block connector
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Procedure
1. Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
2. Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
3. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
4. If you have made the cable connection yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal PIN
1 (Data +) 15 (RS485 +)
3 (Ground) 17 (Ground)
4 (Data-) 16 (RS485 -)
5. Connect data cable to RS485+, RS485- and grounded terminals.
6. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
7. To terminate set the jumper at J1 to pins 9 and 10.
8. Screw the inverter cover on again.
9. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
Procedure
1. Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
2. Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
3. Connect data cable to RS485+, RS485- and grounded terminals.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate on the first and last inverters.
6. Set the jumper at J1 to pins 9 and 10.
7. Screw the inverter cover on again.
8. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Allocate communication addresses
Before the inverters can be detected addresses must be allocated to them. To do this you must connect to
the unit either via the Ethernet or RS232. You will find details on this procedure in the inverter‘s handbook.
Now set another address (1 - 247) from the modbus parameters for each inverter and leave the baud rate
at 19200 bit/s.
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6.2 Albatech APL Monofase
Termination Addressing Interface
Jumper Yes RS485
APL Monofase 2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0
Inverters from different Albatech model ranges (APL monophase / triphase) cannot be mixed on an RS485
connection. The correct range must be selected when selecting inverters.
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Upgrade the Albatech RS485 interface
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Installing the RS485 interfaceProcedure
Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 Pin 2 - D+
3 Pin 3 - GND
4 Pin 1 - D-
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Set the jumper on the RS485 interface card to ON.
4. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 3 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: on the upgraded RS485 interface.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Using the data cable connect terminals „Pin 2-RS485-A (+)“, „Pin 3-GND“ and „Pin 1-RS485-B (-)“ of
inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
5. Set the jumper on the RS485 interface card to ON.
6. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
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7 ALPHA-SOL
7.1 ALPHA-SOL
Termination Addressing Interface
Switch Yes RS485
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card.
• 4-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Allocate communication address
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the DIP switch on the interface card.
Before installing the RS485 interface card:
Allocate the communication address using the 8 interface card DIP switches:
Example - Communication address 1:
On
Off
DIP switch
Example - Communication address 2:
On
Off
DIP switch
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Example - Communication address 3:
On
Off
DIP switch
Example - Communication address 4:
On
Off
DIP switch
Example - Communication address 5:
On
Off
DIP switch
You will find more information at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_number.
Installing the RS485 interfaceProcedure
Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made BKL2 data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 4 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
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Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 R+
1 T+
4 R-
4 T-
4. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter on the retrofitted RS485 interface card
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminals R+, T+, R- and R+ of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
5. Close inverters.
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8 AROS Solar Technology
8.1 AROS Solar Technology (RS422)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS422
Select "Aros 422" during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 4-pin cable only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
Note
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup in the Configuration | Device | Configuration | Order menu box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with terminal block connector.
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Note
Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B or C interface.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal PIN
1 R+
4 R-
5 T+
6 T-
2. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
5. Close inverters.
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8.2 AROS Solar Technology (RS485)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS485
Select "Aros 485" during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
Note
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup in the Configuration | Device | Configuration | Order menu box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 A (+)
3 GND
4 B (-)
2. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 3 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminals A+, GND and B- on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
5. Close inverters.
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9 Astronergy
9.1 Astronergy
Termination Addressing Interface
- Yes RS485
Select „Astronergy“ during the inverter detection.
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Round sockets on the outside of the inverter.
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with round plug and terminal block connector.
• The round plugs required can be obtained from the inverter manufacturer.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter round socket
Terminal PIN
1 2 (+)
4 1 (-)
2. Insert the round plug into any COM round socket on the inverter.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Wiring using 2 pin cable with round plugs.
• Where to connect: Round sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the round plug into any round socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into any round socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Address range: 1 - 125
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
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10 Aten
10.1 Aten
Termination Addressing Interface
- No RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ14 socket on the outside of the inverter.
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address does not have to be assigned.
Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverters
RS485/422 B RJ 14 socket
1 Pin 2 - Data +
4 Pin 4 - Data -
Fig.: RJ14 socket pin allocation
2. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 2 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: RJ14 sockets.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Insert the self-made cable with the RJ14 plug into any RJ14 socket on inverter 1.
3. Insert the RJ11 cable into the 2nd RJ11 socket on inverter 1 and into any RJ11 socket on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Close inverters.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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11 Benning
11.1 Benning
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes LAN
Overview
• Integrated interface
• The inverter's IP address has to be assigned.
• Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch
• Installation steps
• The inverter's has to be assigned a static IP address.
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ (RJ45).
• Connect the inverters to each other (RJ45).
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• network cable (patch cable/crossover cable) and the
• Ethernet router or switch.
Connect the inverters to each other
The inverters are connected together using
the RJ45 interface and, if needed, a router or switch.
Connection setup according to the inverter's instructions.
Assigning IP addresses
• A static IP address has to be assigned to the inverter via the display.
• Please select an IP address with the same class C subnet as the Solar-Log™.
For example: The Solar-Log™ has the IP address 192.168.178.49.
The inverter in this case has to have a free IP address in the same range (from 192.168.178.1 to
192.168.178.254).
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
Note
Each inverter has to be individually reachable via the network. For this, the network interface
has to be activated for every inverter (select "Activate LAN" under the LAN menu) and and the
inverter needs to be connected to the local access network (LAN) via a switch.
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Detection via the Solar-Log™ WEB Interface
• For detection on the Solar-Log™ , select the device class under the menu Configuration | Device |
Definition | Interface with the plus symbol and then select Benning as the manufacturer. Confirm
your selection with OK.
• Save your selections and then start the Device Detection under Configuration | Device | Detection.
Detection from the Solar-Log 1200
• When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display. Select the set-
tings Start Initial Configuration Page 2 „Device“ Add and select the manufacturer Benning
from there. Save and start the Device Detection.
Note for feed-in management
Supported by Solar-Log
starting with inverter firmware version 19
Note
Using the inverter's web interface, select "External control via network interface" under “Set-
tings Installation Grid Company Settings Power Reduction," and under “cos(phi) Set-
tings.”
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Bonfiglioli (formerly Vectron)Bonfiglioli
12 Bonfiglioli (formerly Vectron)
12.1 Bonfiglioli
Termination Addressing Interface
DIP switch Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable with a terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Get access to the inverter interface.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter
Terminal RS485 terminal
1 1 A (Data+)
3 6 GND
4 3 B (Data-)
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
In the inverter, set the DIP switch S1 for the terminal resistor to ON.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: Terminal strip on the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
Procedure
1. Get access to the inverter interface
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter
RS485 terminal RS485 terminal
1 A (Data+) 2 A (Data+)
6 GND 6 GND
3 B (Data-) 4 B (Data-)
3. Connect terminals on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
Set the DIP S1 switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1 going to 30.
• Setting: Using the inverter DIP switch.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter’s instructions.
Note
A maximum of 20 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
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13 CanadianSolar
13.1 CanadianSolar
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes RS485
The following types are to be connected according to this diagram:
CSI-23KTL-CT
CSI-28KTL-CT
CSI-36KTL-CT
Select the inverter CanadianSolar for the inverter detection.
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• The communication addresses (1-247) have to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with a RJ45 socket and a terminal block connector.
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Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 socket
Terminal PIN
1 1 (+)
4 3 (-)
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Address range: 1 - 247
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
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14 Carlo Gavazzi
14.1 Carlo Gavazzi - ISMG model
Termination Addressing Interface
- No RS485
Select "Gavazzi ISMG" during the inverter detection.
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address does not have to be assigned.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made BRJ2 data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure 1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverters
RS485/422 B RJ 45 socket
1 Pin 7
4 Pin 8
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into any RJ11 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
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14.2 Carlo Gavazzi - HINRG model
Termination Addressing Interface
DIP switch Yes RS485
Select "Gavazzi HINRG" during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with a terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter
Terminal RS485 terminal
1 A/Data+ 1 T/R 1+
4 B/Data- 2 T/R 1-
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
In the inverter, set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
4. Close inverters.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter
RS485 terminal RS485 terminal
1 T/R 1+ 1 T/R 2+
2 T/R 1- 2 T/R 2-
3. Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
Set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
6. Close inverters.
7. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter DIP switch
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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Chint PowerChint Power (CSP SC and CSP SCE to 20k)
15 Chint Power
15.1 Chint Power (CSP SC and CSP SCE to 20k)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS422
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card.
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
Note:
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup, in the Configuration | Devices | Configuration | Order dialog box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Select the Chint CPS<20k inverter during the initial configuration.
Installing the RS485 interfaceProcedure
Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installati-
on instructions and screw in.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made BRJ1 data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
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Procedure
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Note
Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B or C interface.
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 Pin 3
4 Pin 6
5 Pin 1
6 Pin 2
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
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Chint PowerChint Power (CPS 20k+)
15.2 Chint Power (CPS 20k+)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface.
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter.
• 2-pin wiring.
• The communication addresses (1-32) have to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™.
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the inverters to each other
Select the Chint CPS20k+ inverter during the initial configuration.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
1. Connect wires as shown in the diagram below.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 1-485+
4 3-485-
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable).
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter.
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Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
5. Allocate communication address.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Address range: 1 - 32
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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Chint PowerChint Power Modbus
15.3 Chint Power Modbus
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes RS485
The following types are to be connected according to this diagram:
CPS SCA5KTL-DO
CPS SCA6KTL-DO
CPS SCA7KTL-DO
CPS SCA8KTL-DO
CPS SCA10KTL-DO
CPS SCA12KTL-DO
CPS SCA8KTL-DO/HE
CPS SCA10KTL-DO/HE
CPS SCA12KTL-DO/HE
Select the inverter Chint-Mod for the inverter detection.
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• The communication addresses (1-247) have to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with a RJ45 socket and a terminal block connector.
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Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 socket
Terminal PIN
1 1 (+)
4 3 (-)
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Address range: 1 - 247
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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16 CMS
16.1 CMS
Termination Addressing Interface
DIP switch Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with a terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter
Terminal RS485 terminal
1 A/Data+ 1 T/R 1+
4 B/Data- 2 T/R 1-
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
In the inverter, set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
4. Close inverters.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter
RS485 terminal RS485 terminal
1 T/R 1+ 1 T/R 2+
2 T/R 1- 2 T/R 2-
3. Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
Set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
6. Close inverters.
7. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter DIP switch
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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17 Conergy
17.1 Conergy (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000)
Note
Conergy inverters can only be connected to the Solar-Log 1000 and 2000, as only this one has
a CAN interface.
The following description relates to inverters without transformers produced in or after 2007.
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No CAN bus
Overview
• CAN only to be used on Solar-Log 1000 and 2000 (CAN interface).
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: CAN socket on the outside of the bottom of the inverter.
• Only use ready-made cable sets.
Two different special cable sets must be ordered separately.
- Prefabricated cable set between the Solar-Log 1000 and 2000 and the first inverter, including
cable termination.
- Ready-made cable set with 5 pin Phoenix contact connection plug for connecting the inverters to
each other.
- Depending on the number of inverters several of these cables will be required.
Maximum total cable length: 200 m
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
PIN assignment:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Sensor / actuator connector 5-pin
Terminal Pin
4 not used 1 not used
5 not used 2 not used
1 3
3 4
2 5
At Solarlog ™ set a 120 Ω resistor between PIN 2 and 3
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Connect the inverters to the Solar-Log 1000 and 2000.
Connection is only done using a ready-made data cable, specially for connecting to the Solar-Log 1000
and 2000 (optional extra; not supplied).
Procedure
1. Insert the CAN plug into the inverter CAN IN socket.
2. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Insert the two 5 pin 120 Ω terminal resistors from the ready-made cable set into the CAN OUT socket.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log 1000 and 2000 CAN socket.
Connecting inverters to each other (only Solar-Log1000 and 2000)
• Connection is made only with a ready-made data cable specially for connecting the inverters to
each other (optional extra: not supplied).
• Where to connect: CAN socket outside the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the CAN plug into any CAN OUT socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any CAN IN socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Insert the two 5 pin 120 Ω terminal resistors from the ready-made cable set into the CAN OUT socket.
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18 CyberPower
18.1 CyberPower
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated RS485 interface
• 8-pin cable for the RS485 connection of the Solar-Log™
• The communication addresses (1-247) have to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• partially ready-made RJ45 cable (not included)
or
• self-made data cable with RJ45 plug and 6-pin terminal block connector
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. Connect wires as shown in the diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 (Data+) A 3 RS485 A
4 (Data-) B 4 RS485 B
2. Run the wire from the Solar-Log™ to inverter 1 through the hole for the wire on the bottom of the unit.
3. In the inverter insert the RJ45 plug into the "RS-485 out" socket.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable).
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug in inverter 1 into the RJ45 socket.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into the other RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
5. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Address range: 1 - 247
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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19 Danfoss
19.1 Danfoss
Termination Addressing Interface
Connection plug No RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: 2 RJ45 sockets on the right on the side cover
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• 4-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made RJ45 data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
The Master Mode has to be deactivated in the Pro series devices. See the manufacturer's manu-
al for more detailed instructions.
Procedure1. Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 6
3 1
3 2
4 3
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Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Insert the supplied connection plug into any free RJ45 socket on the inverter.
The connection plug is an 8-pin dummy plug with bridged wires: Bridge wires 3 and 4 and wires 5 and
6.
4. Screw the inverter cover on again.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: 2 RJ45 sockets on the right on the side cover
Procedure
1. Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
3. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
Insert the connection plug into the free RJ45 socket.
6. Screw the inverter cover on again.
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20 Delta
20.1 Delta (RS485)
Termination Addressing Interface
Resistor Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made Delta data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 7
4 6
4 8
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The PIN allocation has been changed with the new generation. 3 wired cabling functions with
both generations.
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is connected this must be terminated.
Insert the 120 Ω resistor into the free RJ45 socket.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
5. Close the unit cover on the bottom of the inverter.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Insert the 120 Ω resistor into the free RJ45 socket.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Set the inverter baud rate to 19200.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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20.2 Delta RPI
Termination Adressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Selections available under Delta
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Assign the communication address
Connect the inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 3-wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter according to the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 (Data+) 3 (Data+)
4 (Data-) 4 (Data-)
3 GND 2 GND
4. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated:
Set the switch inside the inverter to ON and all other inverters to OFF.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 3-wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
The RS485 connections on the terminal strip are each double connections so that the wiring can be con-
tinued to the next inverter.
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Procedure
1. Connect the data cable in the free terminals of the first inverter – 2 (GND), 3 (Data+) and 4 (Data-)
2. Connect the other end of the data cable in the free terminals of the second inverter – 2 (GND), 5
(Data+) and 6 (Data-)
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way
4. Terminate in the last inverter:
Set the switch inside the inverter to ON and all other inverters to OFF
5. Close inverters
Assign the communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
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21.1 Diehl Ako
Diehl Ako inverters have been listed as „Diehl Ako“ in our firmware up to version 3.1.1. Starting with firmwa-
re version 3.1.2 they will be listed as „Platinum“.
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22.1 Eaton
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS422
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card.
• 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Multi-string technology
Eaton inverters are fitted with 1 or 3 MPP trackers depending on the model. Each string input is monitored
separately and ideally adjusted to the connected modules.
The Solar-Log™ automatically detects how many inverters and strings are active during inverter detection.
Note
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup, in the Configuration | Devices | Configuration | Order dialog box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Disconnect the power for the inverter and Solar-Log™
Connect the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Installing the RS485 interfaceProcedure
Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installati-
on instructions and screw in.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 4 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
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Note
Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B or C interface.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 R+
4 R-
5 T+
6 T-
4. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface)
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
5. Close inverters.
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23.1 EEI
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes LAN
Overview
• Integrated interface
• The inverter‘s IP address has to be assigned
• Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch
• Installation steps
• The inverter‘s has to be assigned a static IP address
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ (RJ45)
• Connect the inverters to each other (RJ45)
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• network cable (patch cable/crossover cable) and the
• Ethernet router or switch.
Connect the inverters to each other
The inverters are connected together using
the RJ45 interface and, if needed, a router or switch.
Connection setup according to the inverter‘s instructions.
Assigning IP addresses
• A static IP address has to be assigned to the inverter via the display.
• Please select an IP address with the same class C subnet as the Solar-Log™.
For example: The Solar-Log™ has the IP address 192.168.178.49.
The inverter in this case has to have a free IP address in the same range (from 192.168.178.1 to
192.168.178.254).
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
Detection via the Solar-Log™ WEB Interface
• For detection on the Solar-Log™ , select the device class under the menu Configuration | Device |
Definition | Interface with the plus symbol and then select EEI as the manufacturer. Confirm your
selection with OK.
• Save your selections and then start the Device Detection under Configuration | Device | Detection.
Detection from the Solar-Log 1200
• When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display. Select the set-
tings Start Initial Configuration Page 2 „Device“ Add and select the manufacturer EEI from
there. Save and start the Device Detection.
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24.1 Effekta
Termination Addressing Interface
Jumper Yes RS485
Select "Effekta: ES" during the inverter detection
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit Effeckta RS485 interface.
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Installing the RS485 interfaceProcedure
Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 Pin 2 RS485 A (+)
3 Pin 3 GND
4 Pin 1 RS485 B (-)
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3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Set the jumper on the RS485 interface card to ON.
4. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 3 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface).
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Using the data cable connect terminals "Pin 2-RS485-A (+)", "Pin 3-GND" and "Pin 1-RS485-B (-)" of
inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Set the jumper on the RS485 interface card to ON.
5. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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Termination Addressing Interface
DIP switch Yes RS485
Select “Effekta: KS Trio” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• 3-pin wiring
• 2 RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Address range 1 to 32
Settings on the inverter’s display according to the manufacturer’s manual
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
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Procedure
1. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket
Terminal PIN
1 A/Data + Pin 1 (A) T/R+
3 GND Pin 5 GND
4 B/Data - Pin 2 (B) T/R-
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Set the dip switch to “on.”
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable) (No Crossover cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter, set the DIP switch to “on.”
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering from 1 to 32
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter’s instructions.
Note
The following setting needs to be enable so that the PM parameters can be received.
SETUP REMOTE CNTRL ENABLE
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Termination Addressing Interface
DIP switch Yes RS485
Select “Effekta: KS ST/DT” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• 3-pin wiring
• 2 RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Address range 1 to 254
Settings on the inverter’s display according to the manufacturer’s manual
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
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Procedure
1. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket
Terminal PIN
1 A/Data + Pin 1 (A) T/R+
3 GND Pin 5 GND
4 B/Data - Pin 2 (B) T/R-
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Set the dip switch to “on.”
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable) (No Crossover cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter, set the DIP switch to “on.”
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering from 1 to 254
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter’s instructions.
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Ehe offers three wiring options for their various models.
Some models can be connected using a bus. Please note that the wires (Data + and Data-) always have to
properly connected together.
25.1 EHE N1k5TL to N50kTL
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
The following types are to be connected according to this diagram:
N1K5TL,N2KTL, N3KTL, N4KTL, N5KTL, N6KTL, N10KTL, N12KTL, N15KTL, N17KTL, N20KTL, N30KTL,
N50KTL
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket (RS485(WiFi)), on the outside of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Enter the communication address on the interver's display
Every address may only be used once
Address range 1 to 247
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with terminal block connector.
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket (RS485(WiFi)), on the outside of the inverter.
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Procedure
• If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter
Terminal PIN
1 (Data+) Pin 4 - 485+ (A)
4 (Data-) Pin 5 - 485- (B)
• If only one inverter is to be connected, according to the manufacturer's handbook it must be termi-
nated.
• Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect with a shielded twisted-pair cable.
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket (RS485(WiFi)), on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. If you make the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the diagram:
Terminal strip inside the second inverter Terminal strip inside the second inverter
PIN PIN
Pin 4 - 485+ (A) Pin 4 - 485+ (A)
Pin 5 - 485- (B) Pin 5 - 485- (B)
2. Wire the remaining inverters to each other according to the manufacturer's specifications.
3. Terminate the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
The RS485 sockets are each double connections so that the wiring can also be continued to the next inver-
ter.
Procedure
1. Connect the data cable to the free blocks A, B and G on inverter 1.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the blocks A, B and G on inverter 2.
3. Connect the remaining inverters in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Notes on inverter addresses
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Settings: On the inverter operating display.
• Procedure: Follow the manufacturer's documentation for the inverter.
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Note
A maximum of 16 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
25.2 EHE N10k to N100k
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
The following types are to be connected according to this diagram:
N10K, N20K, N30K, N50K, N100K
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Enter the communication address on the interver's display
Every address may only be used once
Address range 1 to 247
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with terminal block connector.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter
Terminal Terminal
1 (Data+) JX2 - A
4 (Data-) JX2 - B
2. If only one inverter is to be connected, according to the manufacturer's handbook it must be termi-
nated.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect with a shielded twisted-pair cable.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
Procedure
1. If you make the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the diagram:
Terminal strip inside the first inverter Terminal strip inside the second inverter
Terminal Terminal
JX2 - A JX2 - A
JX2 - B JX2 - B
2. Wiring the remaining inverters in the same way.
3. Terminate the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Procedure
1. Connect the data cable to the blocks JX2 A and B on inverter 1.
2. Connect the data cable to the blocks JX2 A and B on inverter 2.
3. Connect the remaining inverters in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Notes on inverter addresses
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Settings: On the inverter operating display.
• Procedure: Follow the manufacturer's documentation for the inverter.
Note
A maximum of 16 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
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25.3 EHE N250k to N500k-TL
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
The following types are to be connected according to this diagram:
N250K, N250K-TL, N500K-TL
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Enter the communication address on the interver's display.
Every address may only be used once.
Address range 1 to 247.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with terminal block connector.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter
Terminal Terminal
1 (Data+) JX9 - A
4 (Data-) JX9 - B
2. If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate it according to the manufacturer's specifications.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect with a shielded twisted-pair cable.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
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Procedure
1. If you make the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the diagram:
Terminal strip inside the first inverter Terminal strip inside the second inverter
Terminal Terminal
JX9 - A JX9 - A
JX9 - B JX9 - B
2. Wiring the remaining inverters in the same way.
3. Terminate the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Procedure
1. Connect the data cable to the blocks JX2 A and B on inverter 1.
2. Connect the data cable to the blocks JX2 A and B on inverter 2.
3. Connect the remaining inverters in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Notes on inverter addresses
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Settings: On the inverter operating display.
• Procedure: Follow the manufacturer's documentation for the inverter.
Note
A maximum of 16 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
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26.1 EKO Energy
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Between the COM round sockets on the outside of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (supplied with the inverter).
or
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with round plug and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter round socket
Terminal Terminal
1 1
4 2
2. Insert the round plug into any COM round socket on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a self-made daisy chain cable.
• Where to connect: Between the COM round sockets on the outside of the inverter.
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Procedure
1. Insert the round plug into any round socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into any round socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Default settings on the inverter: Communication address 1
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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27.1 Eltek
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Select „Eltek: Theia HE-t/HE-t UL“ during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Configure the inverter's communication interface
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Connect wires as shown in the diagram below.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 B (Data+)
4 A (Data-)
2. If only one inverter is to be connected, it must be terminated according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
3. Close the inverter cover if no other inverters are to be connected.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
The inverters are connected together using the RS485 interface. Refer to the manufacturer's inverter ma-
nual for the details on how to setup the connection.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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Other configurations
• Activate the RS485 interface Using the inverter operating display.
Note
Pay particular attention to the instructions in the installation manual regarding the address
types, activating the communication interface and the master/slave mode.
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Termination Addressing Interface
DIP switch Yes RS485
Select "Eltek: Theia Central TL/TX" during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• The communication address has to be assigned (1 - 247)
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Configure the inverter's communication interface
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Connect wires as shown in the diagram below.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 X12.1 A (Data +)
3 X12.3 GND
4 X12.2 B (Data -)
2. If only one inverter is to be connected, it must be terminated according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
3. Close the inverter cover if no other inverters are to be connected.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
The inverters are connected together using the RS485 interface. Refer to the manufacturer's inverter ma-
nual for the details on how to setup the connection.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1 going to 247
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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• Activate the RS485 interface Using the inverter operating display.
Note
Address settings: from inverter menu: Settings Modbus Modbus Address
Please refer to the inverter instructions
Note
Please check the default values of the inverter. The inverter has to communicate with the follo-
wing settings: Baud rate 9600, Data bits: 8, Parity: none and Stop bits: 2.
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28 Enfinity
28.1 Enfinity
Termination Addressing Interface
- Yes RS422
Overview
• Integrated interface
• 2 RJ11 sockets inside the inverter
• 4-pin wiring - only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Note
Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B or C interface.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 4 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
• Where to connect: RJ11 socket on the inverter.
Procedure
Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 Pin 3 - RX+
4 Pin 4- RX-
5 Pin 1 - TX+
6 Pin 2 TX-
2. Insert the RJ1plug into any RJ11 socket on inverter 1.
3. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Wiring using the RJ11 cable
• Where to connect: RJ11 sockets
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Insert the self-made cable with the RJ11 plug into any RJ11 socket on inverter 1. Connect the other end
to the terminal plug on the Solar-Log™
3. Insert the RJ11 cable into the second RJ11 socket on the first inverter and into any RJ11 socket on the
second inverter.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
6. Close inverters.
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29 Europa-Solar AG
29.1 Europa-Solar AG
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS422
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket inside the inverter
• 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
Note
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup, in the Configuration | Devices | Configuration | Order dialog box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made BRJ1 data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 B or C-Solar-Log™ interface.
Procedure1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
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Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 Pin 3
4 Pin 6
5 Pin 1
6 Pin 2
3. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
4. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket inside the inverter
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
3. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
6. Close inverters.
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30 Evoco
30.1 Evoco
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Between the COM round sockets on the outside of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (supplied with the inverter)
or
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with round plug and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter round socket
Terminal PIN
1 1
4 2
2. Insert the round plug into any COM round socket on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using an Evoco daisy chain cable.
• Where to connect: Between the COM round sockets on the outside of the inverter.
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Procedure
1. Insert the round plug into any round socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into any round socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Default settings on the inverter: Communication address 1
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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31 Fronius
31.1 Fronius with ComCard
Termination Addressing Interface
Connection plugBridge 4-3 + 5-6
Yes RS422
Select “Fronius: SolarNet“ during the inverter detection.
Overview
• The Fronius ComCard RS422 interface integrated as an option;
otherwise can be retrofitted using "ComCard retrofit"
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• 4 wire cabling with 6-pin terminal block connector
• Communication address must be allocated
- Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1
- Setting: Using the inverter operating display
- Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• (Install Fronius ComCard RS485 interface into the inverter)
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Installing Fronius ComCard RS485 interface
Procedure
Install the Fronius ComCard RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card ins-
tallation instructions.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made Fronius data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made data cable with RJ45 plug and 6-pin terminal block connector
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 B or C-Solar-Log™ interface.
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Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 4
4 5
5 3
6 6
2. In the inverter insert the RJ45 plug into the IN socket.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Insert the supplied connection plug into the RJ45 OUT socket on the inverter.
The connection plug is an 8-pin dummy plug with bridged wires: Bridge wires 3 and 4 and wires 5 and
6.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug in inverter 1 into the OUT socket.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into the IN socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Insert the supplied connection plug into the RJ45 OUT socket.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B socket.
6. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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31.2 Fronius RL
Termination Addressing Interface
Jumper Yes RS485
Select “Fronius: RL“ during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Round socket on the inverter
• 2-pin wiring.
• Communication address does not have to be assigned.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the inverters to the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the inverters to each other.
Connect the inverters to the Solar-Log™.
• The wiring is done using a self-made cable connection with the round plug and the terminal strip
plug.
The round plug must be obtained from the manufacturer.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
View of the connection socket
Fig.: Fronius RL round plug
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverters
RS485/422 B Round socket
1 1 Data +
3 2 use the cable shield
4 3 Data -
2. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other.
• Connect using a 2-wire, shielded data cable.
• Where to connect: Round socket on the inverter
Procedure
1. self-made cable connection with round plug and a terminal block plug.
2. Also connect the cable to the next inverter in round plug 1.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
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31.3 Fronius Symo/Galvo/ECO Series
For the Symo/Galvo/ECO series, Fronius offers two different inverter types:
• Symo, Galvo and ECO, as well as the light version of the series.
The instructions for wiring the inverters to the Solar-Log™ are identical to those for Fronius inverters with
ComCard. Refer to the section on „Fronius with ComCard“ for more information.
General information on the Symo / Galvo series
The standard Symo comes equipped with a data manager that acts as a bus master. The data manager
has to be removed to be able to communicate with the Solar-Log™. Since the Fronius Com Card is already
integrated in the Symo and Galvo models, no additional Com Card is required for network interface.
The Datamanager is not integrated into the Symo Light models.
Note
The Symo / Galvo series is pre-configured for the "Solar.Net" protocol.
Check the settings if necessary.
Note
With the introduction of Datamanager 2.0, there is the option to set the inverter detection to
slave and then it does not have to be removed.
Note
When connecting a Solar-Log™ with several Fronius inverters via Ethernet, each Fronius inver-
ters has to have its own Datamanager and its own IP address.
General information on the ECO series:
This device is equipped with the Datamanager 2.0 by default.
The Datamanager has to be set as a slave in order for communication with the Solar-Log™ to work. The
ComCard connection is a fixed component of the inverter so an additional ComCard is not required. The
Light version does not come with this Datamanager so no settings need to be adjusted here.
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31.4 Fronius Symo / Fronius Symo Hybrid via Ethernet
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes LAN
Select “Fronius: SunSpec Modbus/SolarAPI“ during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• The inverter‘s IP address has to be assigned.
• Connect using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch.
• Installation steps
• The inverter has to be assigned a static IP address.
• Switch off the inverters and the Solar-Log™.
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ (RJ45).
• Connect the inverters to each other (RJ45).
Connect the inverters to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• network cable (patch cable/crossover cable) and the
• Ethernet router or switch.
Connect the inverters to each other.
The inverters are connected together using
the RJ45 interface and, if needed, a router or switch.
Follow the connection setup according to the inverter‘s instructions.
Assigning IP addresses
• A static IP address has to be assigned to the inverter via the display.
• Please select an IP address with the same class C subnet as the Solar-Log™.
For example: The Solar-Log™ has the IP address 192.168.178.49.
The inverter in this case has to have a free IP address in the same range (from 192.168.178.1 to
192.168.178.254).
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions.
Note
The "Data export via Modbus" settings in the Fronius Symo inverter have to be changed to
"TCP" in order for the inverter detection to be successful.
Follow the procedures according to the inverter manufacturer's manual.
Note
If the settings were switched to TCP, the automatically applied inverter settings should not be
changes because otherwise communication with the Solar-Log™ will not work.
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Note
When connecting a Solar-Log™ with several Fronius inverters via Ethernet, each Fronius inver-
ters has to have its own Datamanager and its own IP address.
Detection via the Solar-Log™ WEB Interface
• For detection on the Solar-Log™ , select the device class under the menu Configuration | Device |
Definition | Interface with the plus symbol and then select Fronius as the manufacturer. Confirm
your selection with OK.
• Save your selections and then start the Device Detection under Configuration | Device | Detection.
Detection from the Solar-Log 1200
• When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display. Select the set-
tings Start Initial Configuration Page 2 „Device“ Add and select the manufacturer Fronius
from there. Save and start the Device Detection.
Note
With the detection via Ethernet, it is also possible (as long they are installed) to register a
connected battery and a connected consumption meter.
An inverter is detected when it is without a connected battery and a hybrid system with a
connected battery.
If a consumption meter is connected, it is additional detected and registered as a bi-directi-
onal meter.
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32 Gefran
32.1 Gefran
Termination Addressing Interface
Switch Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface (two independent RS485 ports) (see Figure: Gefran RS485 terminal strip and
termination)
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address has to be assigned.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and the Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2-wire data cable.
Note
The two independent RS485 ports allow for different ways to wire the Solar-Log™ to the inver-
ters. In addition there are different pin assignments based on whether port A or B is used.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter’s instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter
Terminal Terminal strip RS485 (TB3)
1 A/Data+ Pin 1 or 2 (Port A) or Pin 9 or 10 (Port B)
4 B/Data- Pin 3 or 4 (Port A) or Pin 11 or 12 (Port B)
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Set the switch (switch S1 for port A, switch S3 for port B) in the inverter to “1” for terminal resistance.
4. Close the inverter.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Fig.: Gefran RS485 terminal strip and termination
Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter’s instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter
Terminal RS485 (TB3) Terminal RS485 (TB3)
Pin 1 or 2 (Port A) or Pin 9 or 10 (Port B) Pin 2 or 1 (Port A) or Pin 10 or 9 (Port B)
Pin 3 or 4 (Port A) or Pin 11 or 12 (Port B) Pin 4 or 3 (Port A) or Pin 12 or 11 (Port B)
3. Connect terminals on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way (see Figure: 2-pin terminal TB3)
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
Set the switch (switch S1 for port A, switch S3 for port B) to “1” for terminal resistance.
6. Close inverters.
7. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket
Fig.: 2-pin terminal TB3
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Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1 going to 63
• Setting: Using the inverter display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter’s instructions
Note
The communication port has to be configured. The settings are located in the inverter display
under "Configuration -> Communication." The RS485 port used (A or B) has to be configured as
follows: Baud rate: 9600bps; Settings: N81; Address: the respective bus address
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33 General Electric inverters (GE)
33.1 General Electric inverters (GE)
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes LAN
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Allocate communication address
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Before connecting to the Ethernet router or switch and allocating the IP address.
Connect inverters and the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• network cable (patch cable/crossover cable) and the
• Ethernet router or switch.
Procedure
1. Set different unit IDs on each inverter in accordance with the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect the Solar-Log™ and the inverter to the router or switch.
3. Allocate an IP address to each inverter using the manufacturer's IP setting kit:
The first three number blocks like the Solar-Log™, e.g. 192.168.178.49.
The fourth number block: an address that is available, e.g. 192.168.178.50.
Details on using the IP setting kit can be found in the manufacturer's SVT monitoring manual.
Note
A maximum of 32 inverters can be connected to the interface.
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34 GESOLAR
34.1 GESOLAR
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 plug outside the housing floor
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made BRJ2 data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 7
4 8
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
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35 Ginlong
35.1 Ginlong
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Between the COM round sockets on the outside of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (supplied with the inverter).
or
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with round plug and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter round socket
Terminal PIN
1 1
4 2
2. Insert the round plug into any COM round socket on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Wiring using Ginlong's daisy chain cable.
• Where to connect: Between the COM round sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the round plug into any round socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into any round socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
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Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Default settings on the inverter: Communication address 1
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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36 GMDE
36.1 GMDE
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS485
Overview
• Integrated RS485 interface
• 2-pin cable for the RS485 connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• partially ready-made RJ45 cable (not included)
or
• self-made data cable with RJ45 plug and 6-pin terminal block connector
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. Connect wires as shown in the diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 (Data+) A 3 A
4 (Data-) B 6 B
2. Run the wire from the Solar-Log™ to inverter 1 through the hole for the wire on the bottom of the unit.
3. In the inverter insert the RJ45 plug into the "RS-485 out" socket.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable).
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug in inverter 1 into the RJ45 socket.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into the other RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
5. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
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37.1 GoodWe (RS422)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS422
Selections available under GoodWe: RS422
Overview
• Integrated RS422 interface
• 6-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• partially ready-made RJ45 cable (not included)
or
• self-made data cable with RJ45 plug and 6-pin terminal block connector
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. Connect wires as shown in the diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 6 Data+ (RX_RS485A)
3 4 GND
3 5 GND
4 3 Data- (RX_RS485B)
5 8 Data+ (TX_RS485A)
6 7 Data- (TX_RS485B)
2. Run the wire from the Solar-Log™ to inverter 1 through the hole for the wire on the bottom of the unit.
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3. In the inverter insert the RJ45 plug into the "RS-485 out" socket.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable).
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug in inverter 1 into the RJ45 socket.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into the other RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
5. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
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36.2 GoodWe (RS485)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS485
Selections available under GoodWe: RS485
Overview
• Integrated RS485 interface
• 6-pin cable for the RS485 interface of the Solar-Log™
• The communication address does not have to be assigned.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the inverters to the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the inverters to each other.
Connect the inverters to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• self-made data cable with RJ45 plug and 6-pin terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. Connect wires as shown in the diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 6 Data+ (RS485A) (Green)
1 8 Data+ (RS485A) (Brown)
3 4 GND (Blue)
3 5 GND (Blue/White)
4 3 Data- (RS485B) (Green/White)
4 7 Data- (RS485B) (Brown/White)
2. Run the wire from the Solar-Log™ to inverter 1 through the hole for the wire on the bottom of the unit.
3. In the inverter insert the RJ45 plug into the „RS-485 out“ socket.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other.
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable).
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket inside the inverter.
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Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the „RS-485 Out“ socket of inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into the „RS-485 In“ socket of inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
5. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
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38 Growatt
38.1 Growatt
Termination Addressing Interface
- Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Round sockets on the outside of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with round plug and terminal block connector.
• The round plugs required can be obtained from the inverter manufacturer.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter round socket
Terminal PIN
1 2 (+)
4 1 (-)
2. Insert the round plug into any COM round socket on the inverter.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Wiring using 2 pin cable with round plugs.
• Where to connect: Round sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the round plug into any round socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into any round socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Address range: 1 - 125
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
Note
When detecting inverters, there are two options for for Growatt in the initial configuration.
"Growatt old" and "Growatt Mod". For newer models and modules with the latest firmware
version version, please select "Growatt Mod", for models with older firmware versions select
"Growatt old".
Inverters Firmware version
Sungold 1500TL/2000TL/3000TL/5000TL >= G.2.1 Modbus
Growatt 1500TL/2000TL/3000TL/4000TL/4400TL/5000TL >= G.2.1 Modbus
Growatt 2500MTL/3000MTL Modbus
Growatt 3600MTL/4200MTL/5000MTL >= S.2.1 Modbus
Growatt 3600MTL-10/4200MTL-10/5000MTL-10 Modbus
Growatt 2000HF/2500HF/3000HF Modbus
Growatt 10000UE/12000UE/18000UE/20000UE Modbus
Growatt 4000UE/5000UE/6000UE Modbus
Growatt 1500TL-US/2000TL-US/3000TL-US >= U.1.5 Modbus
Growatt 3600MTL-US/4200MTL-US/5000MTL-US >= U.1.5 Modbus
Growatt 2000HF-US/2500HF-US/3000HF-US Modbus
Growatt 8000TL-US/9000TL-US/10000TL-US/11000TL-US Modbus
Growatt 10000TL3-US/12000TL3-US/18000TL3-US/20000TL3-US Modbus
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39 GTec
39.1 GTec
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS422
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card.
• Multi-string technology
• 5-pin wiring - only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
Note:
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup, in the Configuration | Devices | Configuration | Order dialog box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Installing the RS485 interfaceProcedure
Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter according to the interface card installation instruc-
tions.
Note
Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B or C interface.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
• self-made, shielded 4 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 Rx +
3 GND
4 Rx-
5 Tx+
6 Tx-
4. If only one inverter is to be connected, it must be terminated according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface).
Procedure
• Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
• Position the inverter up according to the diagram.
• Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
• Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
• Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
• Close inverters.
Note
A maximum of 32 inverters can be connected per RS422 bus.
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40 Helios Systems
40.1 Helios Systems HSI
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
String Inverter HSI 20
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Allocate communication address
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 4
3 3
4 5
4. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: 2 RJ45 sockets
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
3. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
6. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
7. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Central inverterOverview
• Integrated interface
• Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Allocate communication address
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Caution
The IP addresses for the inverter must be in the same Class C network as the Solar-Log™. Alter-
natively, it is sufficient if the first three groups of digits in the IP addresses are the same.
Allocate communication address
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display.
Please follow the instructions in the manufacturer's manual.
Connect inverters and the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• network cable (patch cable) and the
• Ethernet router or switch.
Procedure
1. Set different unit IPs on each inverter in accordance with the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect the Solar-Log™ and the inverter to the router or switch.
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39.2 Helios Systems - Central Inverters
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes LAN
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Connect using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch.
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Assign the communication address.
• Connect the inverters to the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the inverters to each other.
Caution
The IP addresses for the inverter has to be in the same Class C network as the Solar-Log™. Al-
ternatively, it is sufficient if the first three groups of digits in the IP addresses are the same.
Assign the communication address.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display.
Please follow the instructions in the manufacturer‘s manual.
Connect inverters and the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• network cable (patch cable) and the
• Ethernet router or switch.
Procedure
1. Set different unit IPs on each inverter in accordance with the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Connect the Solar-Log™ and the inverter to the router or switch.
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41 Huawei
41.1 Huawei
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
• Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
• Insert the RJ45 plug into RS485-Out socket on the inverter.
• If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram
• Address the inverter according to the manufacturer's specifications.
Address range 1 to 247.
• If only one inverter is to be connected, it must be terminated according to the manufacturer‘s instruc-
tions.
• Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
• Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 1 or 4
4 2 or 5
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: 2 RJ45 sockets
Procedure
• Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
• Insert the RJ45 plug into RS485-Out socket on the first inverter.
• If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the diagram above.
• Connect the remaining inverters with the network cable.
• Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
• Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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42 Hyundai
42.1 Hyundai HPC-050HT-E and HPC-100HT-E
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 CN socket on the outside of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 3
4 6
2. Insert RJ45 plug into socket CN on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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42.2 Hyundai HPC-250HT-E
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: 20 pin connection strip on the outside of the inverter at the top edge of the
i-8142iW module
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 D1+/TxD1+
4 D1-/TxD1-
2. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 2 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: 20 pin connection strip on the inverter at the top edge of the i-8142iW module.
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Procedure
1. Connect terminal D1+/TxD1+ on inverter 1 to terminal D1+/TxD1+ on inverter 2.
2. Connect terminal D1–/TxD1– on inverter 1 to terminal D1–/TxD1– on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using PC software for configuring inverters.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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43 Ingeteam
43.1 Ingeteam
Termination Addressing Interface
Jumper P3 Yes RS485
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Installing the RS485 interface
In the 8-pin connection socket, insert the appropriate plug (Phoenix plug type: FKCT 2.5/8-ST) with RS485
wiring.
Procedure
Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 Pin 1 RS485 A (+)
3 Pin 6 GND
4 Pin 2 RS485 B (-)
4. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Insert jumper JP3 into the RS485 card.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 3 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface)
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminals "Pin 1-RS485-A (+)", "Pin 6-GND" and "Pin 2-RS485-B (-)" of inverter 1 to the corre-
sponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Insert jumper JP3 into the RS485 card.
5. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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44 Kaco
44.1 Kaco - Powador
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Note
Instructions and a diagram for wiring Kaco Powador inverters together are in the appendix.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• partly made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 B
4 A
4. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Series 2 Powador: Set the DIP switch inside the inverter to ON and all other inverters to OFF.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 2 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
The RS485 connections on the terminal strip are each double connections so that the wiring can be con-
tinued to the next inverter.
Procedure
1. Connect the data cable to the free terminals A and B of inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into terminals A and B of inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Series 2 Powador: Set the DIP switch inside the inverter to ON and all other inverters to OFF.
5. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
Note
The 25000xi - 33000xi Kaco inverter models are shown as 3 independent inverters in the
Solar-Log™. If, for example, such inverters are available, give them addresses 1 and 2. In the So-
lar-Log™ the inverters will be shown internally as 1.1 / 1.2 - 2.1 / 2.2 etc.
Note
A maximum of 32 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
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44.2 Kaco – PVI Blue Planet
Termination Addressing Interface
Switch Yes RS485
Overview
• The Solar-Log™ only works with Kaco Blue Planet inverters that have an RS485 interface. The
RS232 interface is not supported.
RS232 models: RS485 interface can be retrofitted by the manufacturer.
RS485 models: Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• partly fabricated data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 B
4 A
4. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
In the inverter connect the free terminal A to terminal B using the supplied 330 330 Ω terminating
resistor.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 2 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
The RS485 connections on the terminal strip are each double connections so that the wiring can be con-
tinued to the next inverter.
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect the data cable to the free terminals A and B of inverter 1.
3. Insert the other end of the cable into terminals A and B of inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
Connect the free terminal A to terminal B using the supplied 330 Ω terminating resistor.
6. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the DIP switch inside the inverter.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
Note
A maximum of 32 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
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45 KLNE
45.1 KLNE (Solartec and Sunteams)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: 4-pin round socket on the button of the device
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication addresses
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with terminal block connector.
• Where to connect: 4-pin round socket on the button of the device
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector X4 socket inverter
Terminal PIN
1 4 - Data+
4 2 - Data-
2. If only one inverter is to be connected, according to the manufacturer's handbook it must be termina-
ted.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: 4-pin round socket on the button of the device
Procedure
1. Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
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Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector X4 socket inverter
Terminal PIN
1 4 - Data+
4 2 - Data-
3. Connect the Solar-Log™ cable to socket A on the first inverter.
4. According to the same wiring diagram, connect socket B on the first inverter to socket A on the sec-
ond inverter using the following diagram.
X4 socket inverter 1 X4 socket inverter 2
Terminal PIN
2 2 - Data+
4 4 - Data-
5. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
6. Terminate the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
7. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Note:
According to the manufacturer's specifications, a maximum of 31 devices can be connected per
RS485 bus.
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46 Kostal and Solar-Fabrik
46.1 Kostal Pico and Solar-Fabrik Inverter Convert T (RS485)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Selections available under “Kostal: Standard“.
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Multi-string technology
Pico / Convert inverters are fitted with several MPP trackers: Each string input is monitored separately and
ideally adjusted to the connected modules.
Depending on any parallel connections inside the inverter the Solar-Log™ can read the data from up to 3
individual strings.
During the inverter detection, the Solar-Log™ automatically detects how many MPP trackers are active;
only the active MPP trackers are displayed. The inverter must be feeding data in for successful detection.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
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Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket
Terminal PIN
1 A
3 GND
4 B
4. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 3 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminals A, B and GND of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
5. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the software that came with the inverter.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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46.2 Kostal Piko MP
Termination Addressing Interface
Connection plug Yes RS485
Selections available under “Kostal: Piko MP“.
Supported models:
• Kostal Piko 1.5 MP
• Kostal Piko 2.0 MP
• Kostal Piko 2.5 MP
• Kostal Piko 3.0 MP
• Kostal Piko 3.6 MP
• Kostal Piko 4.2 MP
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ socket, on the outside of the inverter‘s interface card.
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address (address range 1-99)
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made RS485 data cable with RJ45 plug and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 1
4 2
3 8
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2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
On the inverter insert the connection plug into the free RJ45 socket.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using the RS485 data cable with RJ45 plug;
Connection cables between the inverters are supplied with the inverters. Use these.
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Insert the connection plug into the free RJ45 socket.
Allocate communication address
1. Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1 (address range 1-99).
2. Setting: via display of the inverter.
3. Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
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46.3 Kostal Ethernet Version
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes LAN
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Assign a static IP address
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ (RJ45)
• Connect the inverters to each other (RJ45)
Note:
The RS485 bus address of every inverter has to be configured to 255 so that the Solar-Log can
communicate with the inverter.
Starting with firmware version 3.2.1, inverters set up with bus address 1 are supported.
The bus address is determined once during the inverter detection process. For this reason,
it is not possible to change it while in operation (the Solar-Log™ would then no longer be
able to access the inverters). If this has accidentally happened, perform the inverter detec-
tion again to be able to access the inverter from the Solar-Log™.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• network cable (patch cable/crossover cable) and the
• Ethernet router or switch.
Connect the inverters to each other
The inverters are connected together using
the RJ45 interface and, if needed, a router or switch.
Connection setup according to the inverter's instructions.
Assigning IP addresses
• A static IP address has to be assigned to the inverter via the display.
• Please select an IP address with the same class C subnet as the Solar-Log™.
For example: The Solar-Log™ has the IP address 192.168.178.49.
The inverter in this case has to have a free IP address in the same range (from 192.168.178.1 to
192.168.178.254).
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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Note
Each inverter must be accessible through the network individually.
It is thereby necessary to activate the network interface on each inverter (under the menu item
“LAN” select “Activate LAN”) and to connect the inverters to the network by means of a switch.
Detection via the Solar-Log™ WEB Interface
• For detection on the Solar-Log™ , select the device class under the menu Configuration | Device
| Definition | Interface with the plus symbol and then select Kostal as the manufacturer. Confirm
your selection with OK.
• Save your selections and then start the Device Detection under Configuration | Device | Detection.
Detection from the Solar-Log 1200
• When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display. Select the set-
tings Start Initial Configuration Page 2 „Device“ Add and select the manufacturer Kostal
from there. Save and start the Device Detection.
Note Power Management
In order that reactive power control functions, the low-voltage guidelines have to be selected in
the country settings for the inverter (e.g. "DE-NSR" for the German low-voltage guidelines).
Caution:
The country settings can only be configured once during the initial installation. If the wrong
country is selected, it can be reset using the Kostal software tool "PARAKO." This tool can be
obtained directly from Kostal after registering.
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47 Kstar
47.1 Kstar Multitracker
Termination Addressing Interface
DIP switch Yes RS485
Select “Kstar: KSG TRIO” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• 3-pin wiring
• 2 RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Address range 1 to 32
Settings on the inverter’s display according to the manufacturer’s manual
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
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Procedure
1. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket
Terminal PIN
1 A/Data + Pin 1 (A) T/R+
3 GND Pin 5 GND
4 B/Data - Pin 2 (B) T/R-
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Set the dip switch to “on.”
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable) (No Crossover cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter, set the DIP switch to “on.”
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering from 1 to 32
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter’s instructions.
Note
The following setting needs to be enable so that the PM parameters can be received.
SETUP REMOTE CNTRL ENABLE
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47.2 Kstar Singletracker
Termination Addressing Interface
DIP switch Yes RS485
Select “Kstar: KSG-SM/DM” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• 3-pin wiring
• 2 RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Address range 1 to 254
Settings on the inverter’s display according to the manufacturer’s manual
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure
1. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket
Terminal PIN
1 A/Data + Pin 1 (A) T/R+
3 GND Pin 5 GND
4 B/Data - Pin 2 (B) T/R-
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Set the dip switch to “on.”
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable) (No Crossover cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter, set the DIP switch to “on.”
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering from 1 to 254
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter’s instructions.
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48 Mastervolt
48.1 Mastervolt (RS485)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 plug outside the housing floor.
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Multi-string technology
Mastervolt inverters are fitted with 1 or 2 MPP trackers depending on the model. Each string input is moni-
tored separately and ideally adjusted to the connected modules. Some inverters are also divided internally
into 2 or even 3 individual inverters. For example, the QS6400 is recognized as 2 inverters each with 2
strings, an XL 15 as 3 independent XL5000s.
The Solar-Log™ automatically detects how many inverters and strings are active during inverter detection.
Note
A maximum of 20 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
Note
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup, in the Configuration | Devices | Configuration | order dialog box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made Mastervolt data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection with RJ45 data cable and terminal block connector.
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Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 4
4 3
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 plug outside the housing floor
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
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49 Mitsubishi
49.1 Mitsubishi with RS485 interface
Termination Addressing Interface
Switch Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: 2 RJ11 sockets inside the inverter.
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made RJ11 data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection with RJ11 cable connection and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Unscrew the front plate of the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ11 Inverter
Terminal PIN
1 3
4 4
3. Insert the RJ1plug into any RJ11 socket on inverter 1.
4. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
In the inverter, set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
5. Screw the front plate inverter on again if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a data cable with an RJ11 plug.
• Where to connect: 2 RJ11 sockets at the bottom left inside the inverter.
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Procedure
1. Unscrew the front plate of the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Insert the RJ1plug into any RJ11 socket on inverter 1.
3. Insert the other end of the cable into any RJ11 socket on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
Set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
6. Screw the inverter front plate on again.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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50 Motech
50.1 Motech (RS485)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 plug outside the housing floor
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made BRJ2 data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 7
4 8
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
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51 Oelmaier
51.1 Oelmaier
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip behind service cover
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with a terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter
Terminal Terminal
1 A-Data +
4 B-Data -
3. Terminate the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
4. Close inverters.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: Terminal strip behind service cover
• 2-pin wiring
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter
Terminal RS485 terminal
1 A-Data +
4 B-Data -
3. Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
6. Close inverters.
7. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the solar fitter's menu on the inverter.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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52 Omnik
52.1 Omnik
Termination Addressing Interface
No Automatic RS422
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
Note
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup in the Configuration | Device | Configuration | Order menu box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 B/C Solar-Log™ interface.
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Procedure
1. Connect the wires for the cable connection as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 TX+ PIN 4 RX+
4 TX- PIN 5 RX-
5 RX+ PIN 3 TX+
6 RX- PIN 6 TX-
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket outside the inverter
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
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53 Omron
53.1 Omron
Termination Addressing Interface
Bridge 9 10 Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect the cable as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
RS485/422 B Terminal strip TB401
1 Pin 4 - Data +
3 Pin 3 - GND
4 Pin 5 - Data -
3. If only one inverter is to be connected it must be terminated. To do this a bridge must be inserted on
the inverter between pins 9 and 10.
4. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
Inverter n Inverter n+1
Terminal strip TB401 Terminal strip TB401
6 Pin 3 - GND
7 Pin 4 - Data +
8 Pin 5 - Data -
2. Connect terminals 6, 7 and 8 on inverter 1 to terminals 3, 4 and 5 on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Bridge between pins 9 and 10.
5. Close inverters.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Inverter settings
The following values must be set in the inverter setup:
• COM_485 to 19200bps
• COM_Pari to Even
• COM_Stop to 2bit
• Set the communication protocol to "Auto" or "Compoway/F"; not "Modbus"
Please follow the instructions in the manufacturer's handbook for this.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
Note
A maximum of 31 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
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54 Pairan
54.1 Pairan
Termination Addressing Interface
Jumper No RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Round socket on inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with the round plug and the terminal strip plug.
The round plug must be obtained from the manufacturer.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram
View of the connection socket
Fig.: Pairan Round socket
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connectorInverters
RS485/422 B Round socket
1 Data +
4 Data -
2. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 2 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Round socket on inverter
Procedure
1. self-made cable connection with round plug and a terminal block plug.
2. Also connect the cable to the next inverter in round plug 1.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
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55 Phoenixtec
55.1 Phoenixtec
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS422
Selectable under Sunville
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card.
• 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Multi-string technology
The Sunville inverters are fitted with 1 or 3 MPP trackers depending on the model.
The Solar-Log™ automatically detects how many inverters and strings are active during inverter detection.
Note
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup, in the Configuration | Devices | Configuration | Order dialog box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Installing the RS485 interface
Procedure
Install the RS485 interface card according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 4 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
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Note
Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B or C interface.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 R+
4 R-
5 T+
6 T-
4. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface).
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Close inverters.
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56 Platinum (formerly Diehl Ako)
56.1 Platinum with RS485 interface
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS485
Select “Platinum: EIA485” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the bottom of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
Note
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup, in the Configuration | Devices | Configuration | Order dialog box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 PIN 6 (A)
4 PIN 3 (B)
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the bottom of the inverter
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
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56.2 Platinum H
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Select “Platinum: H-Serie” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Configure the inverter’s communication interface
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Connect wires as shown in the diagram below.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 B (Data +)
4 A (Data -)
2. If only one inverter is to be connected, it must be terminated according to the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
3. Close the inverter cover if no other inverters are to be connected.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
The inverters are connected together using
the RS485 interface. Refer to the manufacturer’s inverter manual for the details on how to setup the con-
nection.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter’s instructions
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Other configurations
• Activate the RS485 interface Using the inverter operating display.
Note
Pay particular attention to the instructions in the installation manual regarding the address
types, activating the communication interface and the master/slave mode.
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57.1 Powercom
Termination Addressing Interface
Switch Yes RS485
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card
• 4-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Allocate communication address
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the DIP switch on the interface card.
Before installing the RS485 interface card:
Allocate the communication address using the 8 interface card DIP switches:
Example - Communication address 1:
On
Off
DIP switch
Example - Communication address 2:
On
Off
DIP switch
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Example - Communication address 3:
On
Off
DIP switch
Example - Communication address 4:
On
Off
DIP switch
Example - Communication address 5:
On
Off
DIP switch
You will find more information at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_number.
Installing the RS485 interfaceProcedure
Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made BKL2 data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 4 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
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Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal PIN
1 R+
1 T+
4 R-
4 T-
4. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter on the retrofitted RS485 interface card
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions
2. Connect terminals R+, T+, R- and R+ of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way
4. Close inverters
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58.1 Power-One/Aurora
Termination Addressing Interface
Switch Yes RS485
Overview
• Interface integrated
Sometimes different interfaces are used for indoor and outdoor models
• Where to connect: RS485 terminal strips inside the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made Power One data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip (Outdoor)
Terminal Terminal
1 +T/R (PC)
3 GND
4 -T/R (PC)
4. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
In the inverter, set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 3 pin, shielded data cable.
• Where to connect: RS485 terminal strips inside the inverter
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminals +T/R, -T/R and RTN of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
5. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering from Solar-Log™, starting from 2 (not 1!).
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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59.1 PrimeVOLT
Termination Addressing Interface
DIP switch Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with a terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter
Terminal RS485 terminal
1 A/Data+ 1 T/R 1+
4 B/Data- 2 T/R 1-
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
In the inverter, set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
4. Close inverters.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter
RS485 terminal RS485 terminal
1 T/R 1+ 1 T/R 2+
2 T/R 1- 2 T/R 2-
3. Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
Set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
6. Close inverters.
7. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter DIP switch
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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60.1 PV Powered – central inverter RS485
Termination Addressing Interface
Jumper Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Modbus Slave socket on interface card
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Set the address of the inverters.
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made 3 pin connection cable and terminal block connector.
Note
The transfer rate for Modbus (RS485) on delivery to the customer is set to 9600bps. Please
check these settings.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram
4. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Inside the inverter set the supplied jumper from "J4" to "J5".
5. Setting the address for the inverter: Set SW1 to "0" and SW2 to "1" in order to set the parameters for
the inverter with the address "01".
6. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
7. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 2 - D+
3 1 - GND
4 3 - D-
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Connect the inverters to each other
The wiring is done using a
• self-made connection cable and terminal block connector.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 2 - D+
3 1 - GND
4 3 - D-
4. Connect terminals GND, D+ and D- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
5. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
6. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
Inside the inverter set the supplied jumper from "J4" to "J5"
7. Address the individual inverters in accordance with the manufacturer's handbook: Inverter 1 should be
the inverter that is directly connected to the Solar-Log™. To this end, set SW1 to "0". Depending on the
position of the inverter in the bus, SW2 should be set to 1-9.
If more than 9 inverters are to be connected to one Solar-Log™, please read the manufacturer's inst-
ructions for further information.
8. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
9. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Termination Addressing Interface
- Yes LAN
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Allocate communication address
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Before connecting to the Ethernet router or switch and allocating the IP address.
Assigning IP addresses
• Please select an IP address with the same class C subnet as the Solar-Log™.
For example: The Solar-Log™ has the IP address 192.168.178.49.
The inverter in this case has to have a free IP address in the same range (from 192.168.178.1 to
192.168.178.254).
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
Connect inverters and the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• network cable (patch cable) and the
• Ethernet router or switch.
Procedure
1. Set different unit IDs on each inverter in accordance with the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect the Solar-Log™ and the inverter to the router or switch.
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Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Note
The same protocol must be selected on both devices In order to ensure correct communication
between the Solar-Log™ and the inverters.
Protocol selection for device detection:
• Q3: Protocol 1
• Q3: Protocol 9
The following types are to be connected according to this diagram:
• QX3000
• QX4200
• OX5500
• QX6600
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Between the COM round sockets on the outside of the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
Connecting is done using a self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
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Procedure
1. Connect wires as shown in the diagram below.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 1 (RS485-A)
3 3 (GND)
4 2 (RS485-B)
2. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a self-made daisy chain cable.
• Where to connect: X2 connection socket on outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the plug into socket X2 on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into the X2 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Default settings on the inverter: Communication address 1
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display Notes
- Select Address for ProLog in the Communication / RS485 menu
- Set Protocol type COM 1 to 9 in the Communication menu
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Note
The same protocol must be selected on both devices In order to ensure correct communication
between the Solar-Log™ and the inverters.
Protocol selection for device detection:
• Q3: Protocol 1
• Q3: Protocol 9
The following types are to be connected according to this diagram:
• QX12000
• QX14000
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Round pin plug on the outside of the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Inverters must be grounded otherwise this could lead to problems with inverter detection
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 2 - Data +
3 3 - Ground
4 4 - Data -
2. Terminate pin 1 on the terminal block connector and pin 4 on the Solar-LogTM using the 120 Ω terminal
resistor.
3. Terminate on the inverter in accordance with the manufacturer‘s handbook.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connection in the master-slave data network using an 1:1 cable with M12 plug connector (available
as an optional extra from Q3). Sockets X6 and X7 are connected to each other electrically.
• Where to connect: Round pin plug on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the plug into the X6 socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into the X7 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the manufacturer‘s instructions.
Allocate communication address
• Setting: Using the inverter‘s control panel.
Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
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62.1 REFUSOL
Termination Addressing Interface
Terminating plug Yes RS485
Note
The same protocol must be selected on both devices In order to ensure correct communication
between the Solar-Log™ and the inverters.
Protocol selection for device detection:
• RefuSol: Native (for PM control)
• RefuSol: Generic
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the bottom of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Instructions for older Solar-Log™/ Refu installations
• Set compatibility
Note
To use active and reactive power management, all of the inverters need to be set to:
• Protocol 1
• 57600 baud
• Parameter 1164 = 2
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Connect wires as shown in the diagram below.
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Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket
Terminal PIN
1 2
4 3
2. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
On the sockets "RS485 OUT" with REFUSOL round plugs bypass the connections PIN1 to PIN2 and
PIN3 to PIN4.
3. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using
– 2-wire, shielded data cable and
– 4-pin "SACC-M12MS-4SC" plug (two plugs included with the inverter)
• Where to connect: RS485 sockets on the bottom of the inverter.
The RS485 IN and OUT sockets are each double connections so that the wiring can be continued to the
next inverter.
Procedure
1. Connect the data cable to the "SACC-M12MS-4SC" plug as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Insert one plug into the OUT (X14B) socket of inverter 1.
3. Insert the other end of the wire into the IN socket (X15B) on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
On the sockets "RS485 OUT" with REFUSOL round plugs bypass the connections PIN1 to PIN2 and
PIN3 to PIN4.
6. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1; highest possible address: 31
Set the following parameters on the inverter's operating display:
1. Press "F1", select Numerical list, press "ENTER".
2. Set parameter number 2000 [password protection],
press "ENTER" twice.
3. Enter 72555, press "ENTER"
4. Set parameter number 0406, press "ENTER"
5. Select sub parameter 0406,3, press "ENTER"
6. Enter figure for communication x
[x = continuous numbering starting with 1; highest possible address: 31], press "ENTER". 31], press
"ENTER".
After configuring on the display:
1. Using the installed DC isolating switch turn the inverters on and off briefly so that the settings are
activated.
2. Set the date and time on the inverter as shown in the inverter instructions.
Older Solar-Log™ / Refusol installations: Set compatibility
With older Solar-Log™ / Refusol installations the inverter had to be set with additional parameters for
Solar-Log™ compatibility. This is only still necessary if an inverter has been replaced because it was faulty
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or if the system is extended. In these cases the new inverters must also be provided with the extended
parameters again.
The extended parameters are only available starting from inverter firmware version 800.2.20 or higher. The
firmware version can be checked on the inverter menu:
"F1" / Numerical list / Parameters 1.1 to 1.3
Current firmware versions and update instructions can be found at www.refu-elektronik.de.
Set the following parameters on the inverter's operating display:
1. Press "F1"
2. Select Numerical list, press "ENTER".
3. Set parameter number 0407 press "ENTER"
4. Select sub parameter 0407,3, press "ENTER"
5. Enter "2"
[Communication type RS485: Solarlog], press "ENTER".31], press "ENTER".
6. Set parameter number 0420 press "ENTER"
7. Select sub parameter 0420,3, press "ENTER"
8. Enter the numerical value 9600, press "ENTER"
9. Using the installed DC isolating switch turn the inverters on and off briefly so that the settings are
activated.
Note
The numerical value "2" under point 5 in the settings refers to the old Solar-Log protocol and
the value "1" to the native protocol for active and reactive power control.
The value under point 8 refers to the inverter's baud rate and is 9600 for the old Solar-Log pro-
tocol and 57600 for the native protocol.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
Note
To use active and reactive power management, all of the inverters need to be set to:
• Protocol 1
• 57600 baud
• Parameter 1164 = 2
Note
A maximum of 31 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
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63.1 REP
Termination Addressing Interface
DIP switch Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with a terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter
Terminal RS485 terminal
1 A/Data+ 1 T/R 1+
4 B/Data- 2 T/R 1-
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
In the inverter, set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
4. Close inverters.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter
RS485 terminal RS485 terminal
1 T/R 1+ 1 T/R 2+
2 T/R 1- 2 T/R 2-
3. Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
Set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
6. Close inverters.
7. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter DIP switch
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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64.1 Reverberi (EDI Series)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 4-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Allocate communication address
• Terminate inverter
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
Procedure:
• Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
• Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
• If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inverter
Terminal PIN
1 5
1 7
4 4
4 6
• If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
• Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
• Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 4-pin wiring
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Procedure
• Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
• Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
• Terminate in the last inverter.
• Close inverters.
• Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering from Solar-Log™, starting from 2 (not 1!). Last address at
247.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
Note
A maximum of 31 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
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65 Riello
65.1 Riello
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS422
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card.
• 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned.
• Multi-string technology
Riello inverters are fitted with 1 or 3 MPP trackers depending on the model. Each string input is monitored
separately and ideally adjusted to the connected modules.
The Solar-Log™ automatically detects how many inverters and strings are active during inverter detection.
Note
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup, in the Configuration | Devices | Configuration | Order dialog box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Installing the RS485 interfaceProcedure
Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installati-
on instructions and screw in.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 4 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
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Note
Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B or C interface.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 R+
4 R-
5 T+
6 T-
4. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface)
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
5. Close inverters.
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66.1 SALICRU EQX
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS422
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card.
• 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Multi-string technology
The inverters are fitted with 1 or 3 MPP trackers depending on the model. Each string input is monitored
separately and ideally adjusted to the connected modules.
The Solar-Log™ automatically detects how many inverters and strings are active during inverter detection.
Note
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup, in the Configuration | Devices | Configuration | Order dialog box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Procedure
Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installati-
on instructions and screw in.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made BKL1 data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 4 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
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Note
Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B or C interface.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 R+
1 T+
4 R-
4 T-
4. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface)
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
5. Close inverters.
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SALICRUSALICRU EQXLV
66.2 SALICRU EQXLV
Termination Addressing Interface
Resistor Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 4 (A in)
4 3 (B in)
2. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Insert 120 Ω terminal resistor.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 2 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
Procedure
1. Connect terminal 2 (A out) on inverter 1 to terminal 4 (A in) on inverter 2.
2. Connect terminal 1 (B out) on inverter 1 to terminal 3 (B in) on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter. Insert 120 Ω terminal resistor.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using PC software for configuring inverters.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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Samil PowerSamil Power
67 Samil Power
67.1 Samil Power
Termination Addressing Interface
- No RS422
Overview
• Integrated interface
• 2 RJ11 sockets inside the inverter.
• 4-pin wiring - only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
Note
Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B or C interface.
Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
• self-made, shielded 4 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram
Solar-Log™ terminal strip con-nector
Inverter SolarRiver* Inverter SolarLake
RS485/422 B RJ 11 socket RJ45 socket
1 2 R+ 3 R+
4 1 R- 6 R-
5 4 T+ 1 T+
6 3 T- 2 T-
*Some of the SolarRiver models use the same connection as SolarLake. Setup the wiring accoring to Solar-
Lake in this case.
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Note:
The wiring above refers to the RJ45 or RJ11 socket.
3. Insert the RJ1plug into any RJ11 socket on inverter 1.
4. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: RJ11 sockets
Procedure
Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
1. Insert the self-made cable with the RJ11 plug into any RJ11 socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the RJ11 cable into the 2nd RJ11 socket on inverter 1 and into any RJ11 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Close inverters.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Note
A maximum of 32 inverters can be connected to the RS422 bus.
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SanternoSanterno
68 Santerno
68.1 Santerno
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: 9 pin socket on the outside of the housing floor.
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made Santerno data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with a 9 pin plug and a terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 1 (A-Line)
4 2 (B-Line)
2. Insert the plug into socket A on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Connect socket A on the Santerno Solar-Log™ data cable to the plug of the first Santerno inverter data
cable.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Santerno inverter data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
• Where to connect: 9 pin socket on the outside of the housing floor.
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Procedure
1. Insert the Santerno inverter data cable plug into socket B of the first inverter.
2. Insert the Santerno inverter data cable plug into socket C of the first inverter.
3. Insert the plug on the other end of the cable into socket C of the second inverter.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other using socket C.
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
Connect socket A on the Santerno Solar Log™ data cable to the plug of the first Santerno data cable.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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69 Schneider Electric
69.1 Schneider Electric SunEzy
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS422
Select “Schneider Electric: SunEzy“ for the device detection.
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card.
• 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Multi-string technology
The inverters are fitted with 1 or 3 MPP trackers depending on the model. Each string input is monitored
separately and ideally adjusted to the connected modules.
The Solar-Log™ automatically detects how many inverters and strings are active during inverter detection.
Note
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup in the Configuration | Device | Configuration | Order menu box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Installing the RS485 interface
Procedure
Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installati-
on instructions and screw in.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made BKL1 data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 4 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
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Note
Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B or C interface.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 R+
4 R-
5 T+
6 T-
4. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface)
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
5. Close inverters.
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Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric Xantrex GT30E
69.2 Schneider Electric Xantrex GT30E
Termination Addressing Interface
- No Sub D9 socket
Select “Schneider Electric: XantrexGT30E“ for the device detection.
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Sub D 9 socket X51 inside the inverter.
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated to the inverter.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector
Procedure:
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverters
Terminal Sub D9 socket X51
1 8
4 6
3. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 2 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Sub D 9 socket X51 inside the inverter.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverters
RS485/422 B Sub D9 socket X51
1 8
4 6
2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way (1:1).
3. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric Conext
69.3 Schneider Electric Conext
Termination Addressing Interface
- Yes RS485
Select “Schneider Electric: Conext CL/RL(TL“ for the device detection.
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Allocate communication address
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram
4. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverters
Terminal PIN
1 4
3 8
4 5
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: 2 RJ45 sockets
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
3. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
6. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
7. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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SchücoIPE CN series
70 Schüco
70.1 IPE CN series
Termination Addressing Interface
Terminating plug Yes RS485
Selectable under Refusol
Overview
• Integrated interface.
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the bottom of the inverter.
• 2-pin wiring.
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™.
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the inverters to each other.
• Allocate communication address.
Note
To use active and reactive power management, all of the inverters need to be set to:
• Protocol 1
• 57600 baud
• Parameter 1164 = 2
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Connect wires as shown in the diagram below.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket
Terminal PIN
1 2
4 3
2. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
On the sockets „RS485 OUT“ with REFUSOL round plugs bypass the connections PIN1 to PIN2 and
PIN3 to PIN4.
3. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using
– 2-wire, shielded data cable and
– 4-pin „SACC-M12MS-4SC“ plug.
• Where to connect: RS485 sockets on the bottom of the inverter.
The RS485 IN and OUT sockets are each double connections so that the wiring can be continued to the
next inverter.
Procedure
1. Connect the data cable to the „SACC-M12MS-4SC“ plug as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Insert one plug into the OUT (X14B) socket of inverter 1.
3. Insert the other end of the wire into the IN socket (X15B) on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
On the sockets „RS485 OUT“ with REFUSOL round plugs bypass the connections PIN1 to PIN2 and
PIN3 to PIN4.
6. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1; highest possible address: 31.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions.
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SchücoIPE CT series
70.2 IPE CT series
Termination Addressing Interface
DIP switch Yes RS485
Selectable under Bonfiglioli
Overview
• Integrated interface.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter.
• 3-pin wiring.
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™.
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the inverters to each other.
• Allocate communication address.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable with a terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Get access to the inverter interface
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter
Terminal RS485 terminal
1 1 A (Data+)
3 6 GND
4 3 B (Data-)
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
In the inverter, set the DIP switch S1 for the terminal resistor to ON.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: Terminal strip on the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
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Procedure
1. Get access to the inverter interface
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter
RS485 terminal RS485 terminal
1 A (Data+) 2 A (Data+)
6 GND 6 GND
3 B (Data-) 4 B (Data-)
3. Connect terminals on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
Set the DIP S1 switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1 going to 30
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter’s instructions
Note
A maximum of 20 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
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SchücoIPE SN series
70.3 IPE SN series
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Selectable under Sunways
Overview
• Integrated interface.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter.
- 750 V models: 4 RS485 terminals on 10 pin terminal strip.
- 850 V models: 4 pin RS485 terminal strip.
• 2-pin wiring.
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™.
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the inverters to each other.
• Allocate communication address.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made Sunways data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 RS485+
4 RS485-
4. If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate it according to the inverter instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 2 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
- 750 V models: 4 RS485 terminals on 10 pin terminal strip
- 850 V models: 4 pin RS485 terminal strip
The RS485 connections on the terminal strip are each double connections so that the wiring can be con-
tinued to the next inverter.
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Connect terminals RS485+ and RS485- on all inverters to the two data cable wires in accordance with
the inverter instructions.
3. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
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SchücoSchüco SGI series (RS485)
70.4 Schüco SGI series (RS485)
Termination Addressing Interface
Terminating plug Yes RS485
Selectable under Schüco
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the bottom of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
4 3 (A)
1 6 (B)
2. Open the unit cover on the bottom of the inverter.
3. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
4. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Insert the IP20 terminal plug into a free RJ45 socket (not strictly required for cables up to 100 m long).
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
6. Close the unit cover on the bottom of the inverter.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the bottom of the inverter
Procedure
1. Open the unit cover on the bottom of the inverter.
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
3. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
Insert the IP20 terminal plug into a free RJ45 socket (not strictly required for cables up to 100 m long).
6. Close the unit cover on the bottom of the inverter.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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ShindengenShindengen
71 Shindengen
71.1 Shindengen
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable with a terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter’s instructions.
2. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter
Terminal RS485 terminal
1 A/Data+ 30 A (+)
3 GND 31 GND
4 B/Data- 13 B (-)
3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Close inverters.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter’s instructions.
2. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram.
Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter
RS485 terminal RS485 terminal
30 A (+) 30 A (+)
31 GND 31 GND
13 B (-) 13 B (-)
3. Connect terminals on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate it according to the inverter instructions.
6. Close inverters.
7. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering from 1 to 30
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter’s instructions.
Note
A maximum of 30 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
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72 SIEL
72.1 SIEL (single phase)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Supported models:
- Soleil 1F (1-phase) 1,5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Soleil 10 TL
- Soleil M 1.5, 2, 4, 4.6, 6
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card
• 2-pin wiring
• The communication address has to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Allocate communication address
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the DIP switch on the interface card.
Before installing the RS485 interface card:
Allocate the communication address using the 8 interface card DIP switches:
Example - Communication address 1:
On
Off
DIP switch
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Example - Communication address 2:
On
Off
DIP switch
Example - Communication address 3:
On
Off
DIP switch
Example - Communication address 4:
On
Off
DIP switch
Example - Communication address 5:
On
Off
DIP switch
You will find more information at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_number.
Installing the RS485 interfaceProcedure
Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter according to the inverter‘s instructions.
2. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 Data+ R+
4 Data- R-
If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
3. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 2-wire, shielded data cable.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter on the retrofitted RS485 interface card
Procedure
1. Open the inverter according to the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Connect terminals T+ and T-on inverter 1 to terminals R+ and R- on inverter 2.
Terminal strip connection inverter 1 Terminal strip inverter 2
Terminal Terminal
T+ R+
T- R-
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
5. Close the inverter.
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SIELSIEL (3-phase)
72.2 SIEL (3-phase)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
supported models:
- Soleil 3F (3-phase) 10, 15, 20
- DSP (only in connection with the SIEL SCB and a valid license)
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card.
• 3-pin wiring.
• The communication address has to be assigned.
• Installation steps
• Allocate communication address.
• Switch off the inverters and the Solar-Log™.
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect the inverters to the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the inverters to each other.
Allocate communication address.
• Start according to the inverter‘s instructions.
Installing the RS485 interfaceProcedure
Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions.
Connect the inverters to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 3-wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter according to the inverter‘s instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 Data+ 27 Data+
3 GND 30 GND
4 Data- 28 Data-
3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other.
• Connect the wires according to the inverter‘s instructions.
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SiemensSiemens
73 Siemens
73.1 Siemens
Termination Addressing Interface
Resistor Yes RS485
Note
The same protocol must be selected on both devices In order to ensure correct communication
between the Solar-Log™ and the inverters.
Protocol selection for device detection:
• RefuSol: Native (for PM control)
• RefuSol: Generic
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the bottom of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
To connect the Solar-Log™ and the inverters prepare cables with the following pin allocation.
Connecting the Solar-Log™ to the first inverter
Solar-Log™ (4/6 pin terminal plug) First inverter - RS485 IN(4-pin round plug)
Pin 1 (white) Pin 2
Pin 4 (brown) Pin 3
If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated (see following item "Bus termination").
Connect the inverters to each other
Inverters must be connected to each other using shielded data cables via the RS485 connections located
on the SINVERT PVM.
The following illustration shows the main connection diagram.
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Fig.: Siemens – connecting inverters together
Use the SACC-M12MS-4SC connectors supplied with the inverter for data cables.
• Connect them as shown in the diagram.
• Connect the bus cable on the last inverter to the RS485 OUT socket using a terminal resistor.
Inverter - RS485 OUT(4-pin round plug)
Inverter - RS485 IN(4-pin round plug)
Pin 2 Pin 2
Pin 3 Pin 3
Bus termination
The bus must be terminated on the RS485 OUT connection of the last inverter with 120Ω.
To do this use the internal 120 Ω resistor and wire the following pins in a round 4-pin plug with two jum-
pers.
Inverter - RS485 OUT (4-pin round plug)
Pin 1 Pin 2
Pin 3 Pin 4
• Insert this plug into the RS485 OUT socket of the last inverter.
Setting parameters
• Parameters are set using the display on the inverter.
• The date and time must be correctly set and the password "72555" entered before the communica-
tion settings.
• The communication parameters are set in the sub-menu
"F1 -> Configuration -> Communication -> RS 485."
• The individual menu items are selected with the arrow keys ↑↓ and confirmed by pressing ENTER.
• A consecutive communication address must be allocated to each SINVERT PVM. It is advisable to
arrange the addresses consecutively beginning with 1, i.e. 1, 2, 3 up to a maximum of 31. The So-
lar-Log™ has address "0".
• The baud rate should be set to 57600. Baud rate 9600 must only be used when using the wireless
package.
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How to set communication address parameters
1. Select "USS address" and press ENTER.
2. Enter the numerical value xx [Address] and press ENTER.
3. Select "Baud rate" and press ENTER.
4. Enter the numerical value [Baud rate] and press ENTER.
5. Select "Protocol" and press ENTER.
6. Select protocol type "1" and press ENTER.
After the parameters have been set on the display the inverter must be switched off for one minute
using the installed DC isolation switch. The settings are now applied and set to active. The configuration
procedure is described in the manufacturer's handbook. Starting with Solar-LogTM firmware version 2.0.3
(Nov.09) no other parameters must be set on the inverter. The setting up (commissioning) can be continu-
ed immediately.
Solar-Log™ compatibility with older PVM installations
With older Solar-Log™ / PVM installations the inverter had to be set with additional parameters for So-
lar-Log™ compatibility. This is only still necessary if an inverter has been replaced because it was faulty or
if the system has been extended. Only in these cases must the additional parameters be set again on the
new inverters.
Note
A maximum of 31 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
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74 Siliken
74.1 Siliken Central inverters
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes LAN
Overview
• Integrated interface
• The inverter‘s IP address has to be assigned.
• Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch
• Installation steps
• The inverter‘s has to be assigned a static IP address.
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ (RJ45).
• Connect the inverters to each other (RJ45).
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• network cable (patch cable/crossover cable) and the
• Ethernet router or switch.
Connect the inverters to each other
The inverters are connected together using
the RJ45 interface and, if needed, a router or switch.
Connection setup according to the inverter‘s instructions.
Assigning IP addresses
• A static IP address has to be assigned to the inverter via the display.
• Please select an IP address with the same class C subnet as the Solar-Log™.
For example: The Solar-Log™ has the IP address 192.168.178.49.
The inverter in this case has to have a free IP address in the same range (from 192.168.178.1 to
192.168.178.254).
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
Note
Each inverter has to be individually reachable via the network. For this, the network interface
has to be activated for every inverter, according to the inverter’s instructions, and the inverter
needs to be connected to the local access network (LAN) via a switch.
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Detection via the Solar-Log™ WEB Interface
• For detection on the Solar-Log™ , select the device class under the menu Configuration | Device
| Definition | Interface with the plus symbol and then select Siliken as the manufacturer. Confirm
your selection with OK.
• Save your selections and then start the Device Detection under Configuration | Device | Detection.
Detection from the Solar-Log 1200
• When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display. Select the set-
tings Start Initial Configuration Page 2 „Device“ Add and select the manufacturer Siliken
from there. Save and start the Device Detection.
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75 SMA
75.1 Overview
SMA inverters do not have an integrated RS485 interface.
However, the following RS485 interfaces can be retrofitted
to SMA inverters:
• Special RS485 piggyback card (by Solare Datensysteme GmbH)
• Original SMA RS485 piggyback card (by SMA)
Both piggyback cards can be installed in "Sunny Boy" inverters (except for 3000/4000/5000TL-20 next
generation) or
"Sunny Mini Central" by SMA. The SMA RS485 data module is required for the SMA -20 and Tripower inver-
ters.
Special RS485 piggyback card
• Only use with Solar-Log™ devices.
Piggyback mixed mode
Inverters with special RS485 piggybacks and original SMA piggybacks or data modules can be used to-
gether.
A diagram for wiring in SMA combined mode can be found in the appendix.
SMA Bluetooth mode
The Solar-Log™ BT model is compatible with Bluetooth enabled SMA inverters. On Bluetooth Solar-Log™
models it is possible to combine Bluetooth and hardwired RS485 devices but only using the RS485/422 B
port. When Bluetooth operation is activated Port A becomes dedicated and restricted to 7 SMA BT inver-
ters.
Note
Refer to the chapters in the Installation Manual when exchanging SMA inverters.
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75.2 SMA connection using special RS485 piggyback card
Termination Addressing Interface
Jumper No RS485
Select “SMA: Data1“ for the device detection.
Overview
• Interface not integrated; retrofit the special RS485 piggyback card
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter on the piggyback
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• 4-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Installing the special RS485 piggyback in inverters
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Installing the special RS485 piggyback in inverters
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. The Piggy Back has to be installed on the inverter's circuit board aligned to the left side under the
pin contract strip (Figure 3, left).
The print "unten [down]" on the board has to be visible on the bottom left-hand side (Figure 3,
right).
Fig.: Control board before and after installation of the piggyback
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• The wiring is done using a
ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
self-made, shielded 4 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
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Procedure1. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 2
2 3
3 5
4 7
3. Pull the wire in the inverter through the insulation sleeve attached to the piggy back.
The wire must be enclosed in the insulating hose inside the inverter.
4. Ground the connection: Connect terminal 5 on the inverter to the inverter housing using the
supplied flat strip connector.
If only one inverter is to be connected it must be terminated.
Put the supplied jumper onto the lower pins on the connector strip.
Fig.: Piggyback - insert jumper
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable (e.g. a 25 m ring cable, Solare Datensysteme order
220014)
• Where to connect: Terminal block in inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface)
Procedure
1. Pull the wire in the inverter through the insulation sleeve attached to the piggy back
The wire must be enclosed in the insulating hose inside the inverter.
2. Connect all 4 contacts (2, 3, 5, 7) on the terminal strip of inverter 1 to inverter 2
Note
A diagram for wiring in SMA combined mode can be found in the appendix.
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3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Put the supplied jumper onto the lower pins on the connector strip.
Fig.: Jumper SMA
5. Close inverters.
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75.3 Connect SMA with original SMA RS485 piggy back and the SMA
RS485 data module
Termination Addressing Interface
Resistor jumper No RS485
Select “SMA: Data1“ for the device detection.
Overview
• Interface not integrated; retrofit the SMA RS485 piggyback card
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter on the piggyback
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• 3-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Installing the original SMA RS485 piggyback in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Installing the original SMA RS485 piggyback in the inverter
Procedure
Install the original SMA RS485 piggy back in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installa-
tion instructions.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. Pull the cable through the insulation tube.
Note
The wire must be enclosed in the insulating hose inside the inverter.
4. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 2
3 5
4 7
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5. Ground the connection: Connect terminal 5 on the inverter to the inverter housing using the supplied
flat strip connector.
6. If only one inverter is to be connected it must be terminated.
Put the supplied jumper onto the lower pins on the connector strip.
Fig.: Jumper SMA
7. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
8. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 3 wire, shielded data cable.
• Where to connect: Terminal block in inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface)
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect the inverter in accordance with the inverter installation instructions.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected it must be terminated.
Put the supplied jumper onto the lower pins on the connector strip.
Fig.: Jumper SMA
4. Close inverters.
Note
A diagram for wiring in SMA combined mode can be found in the appendix.
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75.4 SMA Bluetooth mode
Termination Addressing Interface
No No Bluetooth
Select “SMA: Data2+“ for the device detection.
Bluetooth mode is only possible if the optional Bluetooth module is installed in the Solar-Log™. Bluetooth
mode is possible only with Solar-Log™ BT models. All SMA Bluetooth inverters are supported, even Blue-
tooth Piggy Back cards.
Overview
• All SMA Bluetooth piggybacks are supported.
• Simultaneous operation with SMA SunnyBeam Bluetooth is not possible.
• Solar-Log™ BT Devices:
•A maximum of 7 SMA Bluetooth inverters can be read
•Possible to connect inverters from other manufactures
Bluetooth settings on the Solar-Log™
• The Solar-Log™ supports both the "direct connection" and "networked connection" modes.
The models from the R2 series only have the option for "networked connections."
• Direct connection: The Solar-Log™ directly connects to each and every inverter individually. This
requires that the Solar-Log™ is within range of the inverters. The NET-ID on the inverter and So-
lar-Log™ is set to 1.
• Networked connection (recommended): The Solar-Log™ connects to one inverter which then
relays the connection signals to the other inverters. This greatly increases the range for the Blue-
tooth connection. Select a NET-ID between 2 and F for both the inverter and Solar-Log™ to use this
mode. The NET-ID for the inverter and Solar-Log™ have to match.
Bluetooth addressing on the inverter
• Setting: Rotary switch in the inverter.
Refer to the inverter's manual for more information.
Bluetooth detection
• If possible, carry out Bluetooth detection in the room in which the inverter is installed, in order to
avoid any detection errors resulting from lack of range.
• Then test the Bluetooth connection from further away. The maximum range is 50 m in a free field.
• The Easy Installation only works with NET-ID 2 on the inverter.
Note
The preset user name and password in the inverter may not be modified.
Note
The feed-in management functions are also available for the Bluetooth interface. Please note
that the necessary settings have to be configured with the manufacturer's software. Please refer
to the inverter's user manual for more information.
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75.5 SMA Meter Connection Box
An energy meter with S0 output can be connected to the SMA Meter Connection Box. The Meter Connec-
tion Box then converts the S0 signal to the RS485 Bus.
The Meter Connection Box is connected to the RS485 socket the same way as with the SMA inverter. In the
course of the inverter detection, the Box is recognized as an inverter - SMA is to be selected.
The configuration is done in the Configuration | Devices | Configuration menu.
Procedure
• Perform detection.
• Select the respective number.
• Enter the generator power.
• Enter the pulse factor.
• Select the type of power meter.
• Save.
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75.6 SMA Speedwire
Note
The trademark "Speedwire" is registered trademark of SMA Solar Technology AG in many
countries.
Termination Addressing Interface
No No Ethernet/RJ45
Select “SMA: Speedwire“ for the device detection.
Overview
• Integrated or retrofitted Speedwire interface
• The inverter's IP address has to be assigned.
• Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch
• Installation steps
• The inverter's has to be assigned a static IP address
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ (RJ45)
• Connect the inverters to each other (RJ45)
Retrofitting the inverter with a SMA Speedwire module
Procedure
Install the original Speedwire module in the inverter according to the interface card installation instruc-
tions.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• network cable (patch cable/crossover cable) and the
• Ethernet router or switch.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the network cable through the inverter's cable opening and connect it to the Speedwire interface.
3. Close the inverter cover if no other inverters are to be connected.
4. Plug the network cable into the RJ45 socket (Ethernet) on the Solar-Log™.
Connect the inverters to each other
The inverters are connected together using
the RJ45 interface and, if needed, a router or switch.
Connection setup according to the inverter's instructions.
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Assigning IP addresses
• A static IP address has to be assigned to the inverter. This is set to automatic by default. Please
refer to the inverter's user manual for more information.
• Please select an IP address with the same subnet as the Solar-Log™.
For example: The Solar-Log™ has the IP address 192.168.178.49.
The inverter in this case has to have a free IP address in the same range (from 192.168.178.2 to
192.168.178.254).
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
Detection via the Solar-Log™ WEB Interface
• For detection on the Solar-Log™ , select the device class under the menu Configuration | Device |
Definition | Interface with the plus symbol and then select SMA as the manufacturer. Confirm your
selection with OK.
• Save your selections and then start the Device Detection under Configuration | Device | Detection.
Detection from the Solar-Log 1200
• When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display. Select the
settings Start Initial Configuration Page 2 „Device“ Add and select the manufacturer SMA
from there. Save and start the Device Detection. .
Note for feed-in management
The feed-in management functions are also available for the Bluetooth interface. Please note
that the necessary settings have to be configured with the manufacturer's software. Please refer
to the inverter's user manual for more information.
Note
Please refer to the instructions in the manufacturer's installation manual in regard to address
types.
Note
Wiring with the bus.
Only one network connection is available per inverter with the integrated Speedwire interface.
A router or switch is required when using several inverters or when using the Ethernet (RS45)
interface on the Solar-Log™.
Note on the inverter detection.
For a successful inverter recognition requires the user password of the inverter in the
Solar-Log™ WEB menu, under Configuration | Feed-In Management | Plant passwords to enter.
Important:
To call the point Plant passwords must be at the interface previously SMA selected.
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75.7 SMA - Sunny Central
Termination Addressing Interface
- Yes LAN
Select “SMA: Sunny Central CP“ for the device detection.
supported models:
500 (CP-XT, CP-US, CP-JP)
630 (CP-XT, CP-US, CP-JP)
720 (CP-XT, CP-US)
750 (CP-US)
760 (CP-XT)
800 (CP-XT, CP-US, CP-JP)
850 (CP-XT, CP-US)
900 (CP-XT, CP-US)
1000 (CP-XT)
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Connect using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch.
• The communication address has to be assigned.
• Installation steps
• Assign the communication address.
• Connect the inverters to the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the inverters to each other.
Assign the communication address.
• Assign the IP addresses according to the inverter‘s instructions.
Connect inverters and the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• network cable (patch cable) and the
• Ethernet router or switch.
Procedure
1. Connect the Solar-Log™ and the inverter to the router or switch.
2. Assign an IP address to every inverter. Assign the IP addresses according to the inverter‘s instructions.
The first three number blocks like the Solar-Log™, e.g. 192.168.178.49.
The fourth number block: an address that is available, e.g. 192.168.178.50.
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75.8 SMA - Sunny Tripower 60
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes LAN
Select “SMA: SunSpec Modbus“ for the device detection.
Overview
• Integrated interface
• The inverter‘s IP address has to be assigned per DHCP.
• Connect using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch.
• Connecting the SMA Inverter Manager
• Installation steps
• Turn the Solar-Log™ off.
• Connect the inverters to each other.
• Connect the inverters to the SMA Inverter Manager.
• Connect the SMA Inverter Manager to the router/switch.
• The inverters are assigned IP addresses via the SMA Inverter Manager per DHCP (default set-
ting).
• Connect the Solar-Log™ to the router/switch.
Connect the inverters to each other.
The inverters are connected together according to the inverter instructions.
Connect the inverters to the SMA Inverter Manager.
• Wire connections according to the inverter instructions.
Connecting the Solar-Log™/SMA Inverter Manager
• Connect the Solar-Log™ to the router/switch.
• Connect the SMA Inverter Manager to the router/switch.
Assigning IP addresses
• The inverters are assigned IP addresses via the SMA Inverter Manager.
Note
In order to perform the device detection for the inverters, the inverters first have to be set up
according to the SMA instructions.
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Detection via the Solar-Log™ WEB Interface
• For detection on the Solar-Log™ , select the device class under the menu Configuration | Device |
Definition | Interface with the plus symbol and then select SMA as the manufacturer and Sunspec
as the type. Confirm your selection with OK.
• Save your selections and then start the Device Detection under Configuration | Device | Detection.
Detection from the Solar-Log 1200
• When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display. Select the set-
tings Start Initial Configuration Page 2 „Device“ Add and select the manufacturer „SMA:
Sunspec Modbus“ from there. Save and start the Device Detection.
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76 SOCOMEC
76.1 SOCOMEC Sunsys B20E
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Selection available under SOCOMEC
Overview
• Integrated interface.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 5-pin wiring
• The communication address has to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Communication address according to the inverter‘s instructions
Address range 1 - 255
• Terminate the inverter according to the inverter‘s instructions
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 5 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure:
1. Open the inverter according to the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inverter
Terminal PIN
1 Data+ 3
1 Data+ 5
3 GND 2
4 Data- 4
4 Data- 6
4. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 5-wire cabling
Procedure
• Open the inverter according to the inverter‘s instructions.
• Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
• Terminate the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
• Close the inverter.
• Communication address according to the inverter‘s instructions.
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
Address range 1 - 255.
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76.2 SOCOMEC Sunsys B12/B30
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Selection available under SOCOMEC
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets inside the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• The communication address has to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other according to the inverter instructions
• Communication address according to the inverter‘s instructions
Address range 1 - 255
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter according to the inverter‘s instructions.
2. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 Data+ 5
3 GND 7
4 Data- 4
3. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
4. If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate this according to the inverter instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a data cable with an RJ45 plug.
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets in the inverter.
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter according to the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
3. Insert the other end of the cable into the RJ45 socket on second inverter.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
6. Close the inverter.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
Address range 1 - 255.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions.
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77 SolarEdge
77.1 SolarEdge
Termination Addressing Interface
Switch Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• Communication address must be allocated
• 3-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Address inverter and set protocol
• Connect the inverters to each other
Note
Installing a “SolarEdge-Gateway” on a RS485 bus, connecting SolarEdge inverters with a So-
lar-Log™, can lead to communication problems with the inverters. In order to ensure a correct
communication with the Solar-Log™, the “Wireless package” switch must be activated on the
respective I/O port in the web menu.
The SolarEdge-Gateway is not supported on I/O port “C”, which has no wireless package
option.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with terminal block connector.
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector X4 socket RS485-1 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 A - Data+
3 G - GND
4 B - Data-
4. If only one inverter is to be connected, it must be terminated with DIP switch SW7 according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
5. Screw the inverter cover on again.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
X4 socket RS485-1 inverter n X4 socket RS485-1 inverter n+1
PIN PIN
A - Data+ A - Data+
G - GND G - GND
B - Data- B - Data-
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate the last inverter with DIP switch SW7 according to the manufacturer's instructions.
6. Screw the inverter cover on again.
7. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1; highest possible address: 247.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
Inverter settings
Two settings need to be checked on the inverter's control panel and changed if needed before performing
the inverter detection.
1. Non-SE Logger has to be set in the Communication // RS485-1 Conf // Device Type menu.
2. SunSpec has to be activated in the Communication // RS485-1 Conf // Protocol menu.
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78 SolarMax
78.1 SolarMax – S, MT, P, TS, TS-SV and HT- series
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes RS485
Note regarding the HT series:
Inverter models that have more than 3 MPP trackers are subdivided by the Solar-Log™ into
multiple “virtual” devices. Thus, for inverter type 32HT4, for example, with 4 MPP trackers, two
virtual devices are detected.
The reason for this is because the Solar-Log™ is limited to a maximum of 3 MPP trackers per
inverter.
Note for Solar-Log200
The Solar-Log200 is designed for one inverter only. For this reason, Solar Max inverters of the HT
series with more than 3 MPP trackers cannot be installed to the Solar-Log200 since the
Solar-Log™ subdivides this model of inverter into multiple “virtual” devices.
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• Where to connect HT series: RJ45 socket inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made RS485 data cable with RJ45 plug and terminal block connector.
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Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 7
4 8
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using the RS485 data cable with an RJ45 plug
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• Where to connect HT series: RJ45 socket inside the inverter
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
Notice concerning the RS485 wiring of the SolarMax P series:
The P series from SolarMax does not support RS485 “Daisy Chain” connections. This means that
multiple inverters cannot be connected together on the same RS485 bus cable.
For this reason, a maximum of one inverter of the P series can be connected to the respective
RS485 ports (A/B/C, max. 3) of a Solar-Log™.
Alternatively to using the RS485 variation, you can connect multiple P series inverters to
the Solar-Log™ by means the Ethernet connection to the LAN.
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Note
The inverter's factory setting is communication address 255.
On the inverter operating display set the communication address manually to 1 even if only
one inverter is connected to the Solar-Log™.
S series:
When setting the communication address on the inverter display only the RS485 interface
must be activated (set at the factory), not the Ethernet interface that is also installed in the
inverter.
Note for feed-in management
The inverter itself has to be configured with MaxTalk2 (SolarMax's software) and set to "Remote
mode" to be able to use reactive power management. Please refer to the inverter instructions
for more information on this topic.
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78.2 SolarMax - C series
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• 6-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made RS485 data cable with RJ45 plug and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 7
2 1
2 2
3 3
3 4
5 - unused
6 - unused
4 8
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using the RS485 data cable with an RJ45 plug
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
Note
The inverter's factory setting is communication address 255.
On the inverter operating display set the communication address manually to 1 even if only
one inverter is connected to the Solar-Log™.
Note for feed-in management
The inverter itself has to be configured with MaxTalk2 (SolarMax's software) and set to "Remote
mode" to be able to use reactive power management. Please refer to the inverter instructions
for more information on this topic.
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78.3 SolarMax – Cx series
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes RS485
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card
• 6-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Installing the RS485 interfaceProcedure
Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection using RS485 data cable with RJ45 plug and terminal block connector
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 7
2 1
2 2
3 3
3 4
5 - unused
6 - unused
4 8
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3. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
4. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface)
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
3. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
Note for feed-in management
The inverter itself has to be configured with MaxTalk2 (SolarMax's software) and set to "Remote
mode" to be able to use reactive power management. Please refer to the inverter instructions
for more information on this topic.
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78.4 SolarMax – E series
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes RS485
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card
• 6-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Installing the RS485 interfaceProcedure
Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection using RS485 data cable, RJ45 plug and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 7
2 1
2 2
3 3
3 4
5 - unused
6 - unused
4 8
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3. Run the wire from the Solar-Log™ to inverter 1 through the hole for the wire on the bottom of the
unit.
4. In the inverter insert the RJ45 plug into the „RS-485 out“ socket.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using the RS485 data cable with an RJ45 plug
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface)
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Run the wire from inverter 1 to inverter 2 through the hole for the wire on the bottom of the unit.
3. Insert the RJ45 plug into the „RS485 in“ socket in inverter 1.
4. Insert the other end of the cable with the RJ45 plug into the „RS485 out“ socket in inverter.
5. Connect the other inverters using the „RS-485 in“ and „RS485 out“ sockets.
6. Two cables will be run through each inverter.
7. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
Note for feed-in management
The inverter itself has to be configured with MaxTalk2 (SolarMax's software) and set to "Remote
mode" to be able to use reactive power management. Please refer to the inverter instructions
for more information on this topic.
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78.5 SolarMax via Ethernet interface
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes LAN
Overview
• Integrated interface
• The inverter’s IP address has to be assigned
• Connected using a network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch
• Installation steps
• The inverter has to be assigned a static IP address
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ (RJ45)
• Connect the inverters to each other (RJ45)
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• network cable (patch cable/crossover cable) and the
• Ethernet router or switch.
Connect the inverters to each other
The inverters are connected together using
the RJ45 interface and, if needed, a router or switch.
Follow the connection setup according to the inverter’s instructions.
Assigning IP addresses
• A static IP address has to be assigned to the inverter via the display.
• Please select an IP address with the same class C subnet as the Solar-Log™.
For example: The Solar-Log™ has the IP address 192.168.178.49.
The inverter in this case has to have a free IP address in the same range (from 192.168.178.1 to
192.168.178.254).
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter’s instructions.
Notes on inverter configuration
• The inverter's Ethernet interface has to be activated.
• Only the TCP port "12345" is supported.
Note for feed-in management
The inverter itself has to be configured with MaxTalk2 (SolarMax's software) and set to "Remote
mode" to be able to use reactive power management. Please refer to the inverter instructions
for more information on this topic.
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79.1 SolaX Power X1
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Automatic RS422
The following types are to be connected according to this diagram:
SL-TL1500, SL-TL2200, SL-TL2500, SL-TL2800, SL-TL3000, SL-TL3300T, SL-TL3600T, SL-TL4400T,
SL-TL5000T
Select SolaXPower X1 during the inverter detection.
Overview
• Integrated interface
• 2 RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter
• 4-pin wiring - only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Note
Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B or C interface.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 8 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the inverter
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
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Procedure
1. If you make the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket
Terminal PIN
1 Pin 3 - TX+
4 Pin 6 - TX-
5 Pin 1 - RX+
6 Pin 2 - RX-
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate it according to the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a RJ45 cable (patch cable).
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket.
Procedure
1. Insert the self-made cable with the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. Connect the other
end to the terminal plug on the Solar-Log™.
2. Insert the RJ45 cable into the 2nd RJ45 socket on inverter 1 and into any RJ45 socket on
inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
5. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
Note
A maximum of 32 inverters can be connected per RS422 bus.
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79.2 SolaX Power X3
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
The following types are to be connected according to this diagram:
ZDNY-TL10000, ZDNY-TL12000, ZDNY-TL15000, ZDNY-TL17000
Select SolaXPower X3 during the inverter detection.
Overview
• Integrated interface.
• 2 RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter.
• 2-pin wiring.
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™.
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address.
Address range 1 to 247
Settings on the inverter's display according to the manufacturer's manual.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 8 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the inverter
Procedure
1. If you make the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket
Terminal PIN
1 Pin 4 - Data+
4 Pin 5 - Data-
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate it according to the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a RJ45 cable.
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket.
Procedure
1. Insert the self-made cable with the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. Connect the other
end to the terminal plug on the Solar-Log™.
2. Insert the RJ45 cable into the 2nd RJ45 socket on inverter 1 and into any RJ45 socket on
inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
5. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
Allocate communication address
1. Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
Address range 1 - 247.
2. Setting: Using the inverter operating display.
3. Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions.
Note
A maximum of 32 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
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80 Solectria
80.1 Solectria V1 (>9k)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Selection available under Solectria V1
The following types are to be connected according to this diagram:
PVI 10KW
PVI 13KW
PVI 15KW
PVI 100KW
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Change the communication address if required.
Every address may only be used once.
Address range 1 to 16.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with terminal block connector.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter
Terminal PIN
1 (Data+) RS485 A
3 (Ground) RS485 G
4 (Data-) RS485 B
2. If only one inverter is to be connected, according to the manufacturer's handbook it must be termi-
nated.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect with a shielded twisted-pair cable.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
Procedure
• If you make the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the diagram:
Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter
PIN PIN
RS485 A RS485 A
RS485 G RS485 G
RS485 B RS485 B
• Wire the remaining inverters to each other according to the manufacturer's specifications.
• Terminate the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
• Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
The RS485 connections on the terminal strip are each double connections so that the wiring can also be
continued to the next inverter.
Procedure
1. Connect the data cable to the free blocks A, B and G on inverter 1.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the blocks A, B and G on inverter 2.
3. Connect the remaining inverters in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
Notes on inverter addresses
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Settings: On the inverter operating display.
• Procedure: Follow the manufacturer's documentation for the inverter.
Note
Check the baud rate on the inverters. The baud rate has to be set to 19200 with one Stop Bit
and No Parity (19200-8N1). Set the baud rate according to the instructions of the inverter
manufacturer.
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80.2 Solectria V2 (<9k)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS485
Selection available under Solectria V2
The following types are to be connected according to this scheme:
PVI 3000
PVI 4000
PVI 5000
PVI 5300
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 plug outside the housing floor
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made BRJ2 data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 7 (TX A)
3 4 or 5 (GND)
4 8 (RX B)
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate this according to the inverter instructions (DIP switch
on the device).
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket (RJ45 R and L) on the outside of the inverter,
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
Caution
Every inverter has to have an unique ID number (address) between 1 and 16. Please contact
Solectria Renewables for support if you have inverters with the same ID number.
Only the manufacturer can change the ID numbers.
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80.3 Solectria V3 (<3k)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Selection available under Solectria V3
The following types are to be connected according to this scheme:
PVI 1800
PVI 2500
Overview
• Integrated interface.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter.
• 3-pin wiring.
• The communication address has to be assigned.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Set the communication address according to the inverter‘s instructions.
Address range 1 - 254.
• Connect the inverters to each other.
• Terminate the inverter according to the inverter‘s instructions.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made data cable.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter according to the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inverter
Terminal PIN
1 A/Data+ 7 TX_A
3 GND 4 GND
4 B/Data- 6 RX_B
4. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: Inside the inverter.
• Connect the wires according to the inverter‘s instructions.
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter according to the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
3. Terminate the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
4. Close the inverter.
5. Set the communication address via the display according to the inverter‘s instructions. Recommenda-
tion: Continuous numbering starting with 1. Address range 1 - 254.
Note
Check the baud rate for the inverter. The baud rate has to be set to 19200 with stop bits and
without parity (19200-8N1). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for setting the baud rate.
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80.4 Solectria V4
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Selection available under Solectria V4
The following types are to be connected according to this diagram:
PVI 14TL
PVI 20TL
PVI 23TL
PVI 28TL
PVI 36TL
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter.
• 4-pin wiring.
• The communication address has to be assigned.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and the Solar-Log™.
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the inverters to each other.
• Allocate communication address.
Address range 1 to 254
Settings on the inverter‘s display according to the manufacturer‘s manual.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with terminal block connector.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 A/Data+ RS485+
3 GND GND
4 B/Data- RS485-
2. If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate it according to the manufacturer‘s specifications.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other.
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable).
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets inside the inverter.
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Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
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81 Solutronic
81.1 Solutronic SP25-55 (RS485)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Note
The same protocol must be selected on both devices In order to ensure correct communication
between the Solar-Log™ and the inverters.
Protocol selection for device detection:
• Solutronic: Protocol 1
• Solutronic: Protocol 9
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip on the outside of the inverter
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• All inverters must be fitted with firmware version 1.2.39 or later
• Inverters must be grounded otherwise this could lead to problems with inverter detection
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
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Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 Pin 1 RS485-A
3 Pin 3 GND
4 Pin 2 RS485-B
2. If only one inverter is to be connected it must be terminated.
You will find detailed instructions for setting the inverters on the Solutronic website.
3. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 3 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip on the outside of the inverter
Procedure
1. Insert the plug into the X2 socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into the X2 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Detailed instructions for setting the inverters are available on the Solutronic website.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Suing the inverter's control panel (starting with inverter firmware 2.62 parameter 89 and
parameter 230 for older firmware versions):
• In addition, set the COM port to Protocol 1 - Solutronic protocol (parameter 265).
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
Note
The mode Fixed cos Phi has to be set according to the manufacturer's specifications for all of
the inverters to use active and reactive power management.
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81.2 Solutronic SP100, SP120 (RS485)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Note
The same protocol must be selected on both devices In order to ensure correct communication
between the Solar-Log™ and the inverters.
Protocol selection for device detection:
• Solutronic: Protocol 1
• Solutronic: Protocol 9
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Round pin plug on the outside of the inverter.
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• All inverters must be fitted with firmware version 1.2.39 or later.
• Inverters must be grounded otherwise this could lead to problems with inverter detection.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 2 - Data +
3 3 - Ground
4 4 - Data -
2. Terminate pin 1 on the terminal block connector and pin 4 on the Solar-LogTM using the 120 Ω terminal
resistor.
3. Terminate on the inverter in accordance with the manufacturer's handbook.
4. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connection in the master-slave data network using an 1:1 cable with M12 plug connector (available
as an optional extra from Solutronic)
Sockets X6 and X7 are connected to each other electrically.
• Where to connect: Round pin plug on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the plug into the X6 socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into the X7 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Allocate communication address
• Setting: Using the inverter's control panel, parameter 89 in the communication menu.
Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
Set this in the SSP address menu item.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
Note
The mode Fixed cos Phi has to be set according to the manufacturer's specifications for all of
the inverters to use active and reactive power management.
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82 Steca
82.1 Steca
Termination Addressing Interface
Switch Yes RS485
Select “Steca: Standard“ for the device detection.
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ socket, on the outside of the inverter's interface card.
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made RS485 data cable with RJ45 plug and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 1
4 2
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
On the inverter insert the connection plug into the free RJ45 socket.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using the RS485 data cable with RJ45 plug;
Connection cables between the inverters are supplied with the inverters. Use these.
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Insert the connection plug into the free RJ45 socket.
Allocate communication address
1. Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
2. Setting: Using the rotating switch on the inverter interface card.
3. Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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82.2 Steca (larger than 17k)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Select “Steca: USS / >=17kW“ for the device detection.
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the bottom of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Select the Steca >=17k inverter during the initial configuration.
Note
To use active and reactive power management, all of the inverters need to be set to:
• Protocol 1
• 57600 baud
• Parameter 1164 = 2
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Connect wires as shown in the diagram below.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket
Terminal PIN
1 2
4 3
2. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
On the sockets "RS485 OUT" with SACC-M12MS-4SC round plugs bypass the connections PIN1 to
PIN2 and PIN3 to PIN4.
3. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
Connect using
• a 2-wire shielded data cable and
• 4-pin Phoenix Contact Connection plug type "M12MS SACC-4SC SH“ (two plugs included with the
inverter).
• Where to connect: RS485 sockets on the bottom of the inverter.
The RS485 IN and OUT sockets are each double connections so that the wiring can be continued to the
next inverter.
Procedure
• Wiring the data cable to the "Phoenix Contact Type M12MS SACC-4SC SH“ according to the manu-
facturer's instructions.
• Insert one plug into the OUT (X14B) socket of inverter 1.
• Insert the other end of the wire into the IN socket (X15B) on inverter 2.
• Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
• Terminate in the last inverter.
On the sockets "RS485 OUT" with Phoenix contact type M12MS SACC-4SC SH bridge the connec-
tions PIN1 to PIN2 and PIN3 to PIN4.
• Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
highest possible address: 31
Set the following parameters on the inverter's operating display:
• Press "F1", select Numerical list, press "ENTER".
• Set parameter number 2000 [password protection],
press "ENTER" twice.
• Enter 72555, press "ENTER"
• Set parameter number 0406, press "ENTER"
• Select sub parameter 0406,3, press "ENTER"
• Enter figure for communication x
[x = continuous numbering starting with 1; highest possible address: 31], press "ENTER". 31], press
"ENTER".
After configuring on the display:
• Using the installed DC isolating switch turn the inverters on and off briefly so that the settings are
activated.
• Set the date and time on the inverter as shown in the inverter instructions.
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83 Sungrow
83.1 Sungrow
Termination Addressing Interface
120 Ω resistor Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket or COM round sockets on the outside of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Note
The inverter's communication connection is then changed to the from the round socket to
RJ45. Currently, the SG1,5KTL is still supplied with round sockets.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with round plug and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Round socket inverter for SG1,5KTL
Terminal PIN
1 1 (A)
4 2 (B)
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Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 socket inverter
Terminal PIN
1 6 (Data +A)
4 3 (Data -B)
2. Insert the plug into the socket on the inverter
3. If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Wiring with a self-made RS485 cable,
• RJ45 socket and COM round sockets on the outside of the inverter,
Procedure
Connect a cable between the RJ45 and round sockets.
• Connect the first inverter as explained above.
• Connect the second inverter via the RS485/WiFi socket, in according to the inverter’s instructions.
• Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
• Terminate the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
• Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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84 SunPower
84.1 SunPower SPR-F-Model with Fronius ComCard
Termination Addressing Interface
Connection plugBridge 4-3 + 5-6
Yes RS422
Select Fronius during the inverter detection
Overview
• The Fronius ComCard RS422 interface integrated as an option;
otherwise can be retrofitted using „ComCard retrofit“.
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• 4 wire cabling with 6-pin terminal block connector
• Communication address must be allocated.
- Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
- Setting: Using the inverter operating display
- Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• (Install Fronius ComCard RS485 interface into the inverter).
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Installing Fronius ComCard RS485 interface
Procedure
Install the Fronius ComCard RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card ins-
tallation instructions.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made Fronius data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made data cable with RJ45 plug and 6-pin terminal block connector
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 B-Solar-Log™ interface.
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Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 4
4 5
5 3
6 6
2. In the inverter insert the RJ45 plug into the IN socket.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Insert the supplied connection plug into the RJ45 OUT socket on the inverter.
The connection plug is an 8-pin dummy plug with bridged wires: Bridge wires 3 and 4 and wires 5 and
6.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug in inverter 1 into the OUT socket.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into the IN socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Insert the supplied connection plug into the RJ45 OUT socket.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
6. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
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84.2 SunPower SPR-M-Model connection using special RS485 piggyback
card
Termination Addressing Interface
Jumper No RS485
Select “SMA: Data1“ during the inverter detection
Overview
• Interface not integrated; retrofit the special RS485 piggyback card
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter on the piggyback
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• 4-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Installing the special RS485 piggyback in inverters
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Installing the special RS485 piggyback in inverters
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. The Piggy Back has to be installed on the inverter‘s circuit board aligned to the left side under the
pin contract strip (Figure 3, left).
The print „unten [down]“ on the board has to be visible on the bottom left-hand side (Figure 3,
right).
Fig.: Control board before and after installation of the piggyback
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• The wiring is done using a
ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
self-made, shielded 4 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
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Procedure
1. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 2
2 3
3 5
4 7
3. Pull the wire in the inverter through the insulation sleeve attached to the piggy back.
The wire must be enclosed in the insulating hose inside the inverter.
4. Ground the connection: Connect terminal 5 on the inverter to the inverter housing using the
supplied flat strip connector.
5. If only one inverter is to be connected it must be terminated.
Put the supplied jumper onto the lower pins on the connector strip.
Fig.: Piggyback - insert jumper
6. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
7. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable (e.g. a 25 m ring cable, Solare Datensysteme order
220014)
• Where to connect: Terminal block in inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface)
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84.3 SunPower SPR-M-Model connect with original SMA RS485 piggy back
and the SMARS485 data module
Termination Addressing Interface
Resistor jumper No RS485
Select “SMA: Data1“ during the inverter detection
Overview
• Interface not integrated; retrofit the SMA RS485 piggyback card
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter on the piggyback
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• 3-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Installing the original SMA RS485 piggyback in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Installing the original SMA RS485 piggyback in the inverter
Procedure
Install the original SMA RS485 piggy back in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installa-
tion instructions.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 3 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. Pull the cable through the insulation tube.
Note
The wire must be enclosed in the insulating hose inside the inverter.
4. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
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Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 2
3 5
4 7
5. Ground the connection: Connect terminal 5 on the inverter to the inverter housing using the supplied
flat strip connector.
6. If only one inverter is to be connected it must be terminated.
Put the supplied jumper onto the lower pins on the connector strip.
Fig.: Jumper SMA
7. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
8. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 3 wire, shielded data cable.
• Where to connect: Terminal block in inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface)
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Connect the inverter in accordance with the inverter installation instructions.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected it must be terminated.
Put the supplied jumper onto the lower pins on the connector strip.
Fig.: Jumper SMA
4. Close inverters.
Note
A diagram for wiring in SMA combined mode can be found in the appendix.
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Procedure
1. Pull the wire in the inverter through the insulation sleeve attached to the piggy back
The wire must be enclosed in the insulating hose inside the inverter.
2. Connect all 4 contacts (2, 3, 5, 7) on the terminal strip of inverter 1 to inverter 2
Note
A diagram for wiring in SMA combined mode can be found in the appendix.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Put the supplied jumper onto the lower pins on the connector strip.
Fig.: Jumper SMA
5. Close inverters.
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85 Suntigua
85.1 Suntigua
Termination Addressing Interface
DIP switch Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with a terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter
Terminal RS485 terminal
1 A/Data+ 1 T/R 1+
4 B/Data- 2 T/R 1-
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
In the inverter, set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
4. Close inverters.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
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Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter
RS485 terminal RS485 terminal
1 T/R 1+ 1 T/R 2+
2 T/R 1- 2 T/R 2-
3. Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Terminate in the last inverter.
Set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
6. Close inverters.
7. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter DIP switch
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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86 Sunville
86.1 Sunville
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS422
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card.
• 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Multi-string technology
The Sunville inverters are fitted with 1 or 3 MPP trackers depending on the model. Each string input is mo-
nitored separately and ideally adjusted to the connected modules.
The Solar-Log™ automatically detects how many inverters and strings are active during inverter detection.
Note
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup, in the Configuration | Devices | Configuration | Order dialog box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Installing the RS485 interfaceProcedure
Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installati-
on instructions and screw in.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 4 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
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Note
Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B or C interface.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 R+
4 R-
5 T+
6 T-
4. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface)
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Close inverters.
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87 Sunways
87.1 Sunways - AT/NT/PT
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
- 750 V models: 4 RS485 terminals on 10 pin terminal strip
- 850 V models: 4 pin RS485 terminal strip
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made Sunways data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 RS485+
4 RS485-
4. If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate it according to the inverter instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 2 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
- 750 V models: 4 RS485 terminals on 10 pin terminal strip
- 850 V models: 4 pin RS485 terminal strip
The RS485 connections on the terminal strip are each double connections so that the wiring can be con-
tinued to the next inverter.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminals RS485+ and RS485- on all inverters to the two data cable wires in accordance with
the inverter instructions.
3. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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88 Sustainable Energy
88.1 Sustainable Energy
Termination Addressing Interface
Terminating plug Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 4 (A in)
4 3 (B in)
2. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Insert 120 Ω terminal resistor.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 2 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
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Procedure
1. Connect terminal 2 (A out) on inverter 1 to terminal 4 (A in) on inverter 2.
2. Connect terminal 1 (B out) on inverter 1 to terminal 3 (B in) on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter. Insert 120 Ω terminal resistor.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using PC software for configuring inverters.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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89 TBEA
89.1 TBEA
Termination Addressing Interface
120 Ω resistor Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Round sockets on the outside of the inverter.
• 2-pin wiring
• The communication address has to be assigned.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Assign the communication address; address range 1 to 247
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with round plug and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter round socket
Terminal PIN
1 1
4 3
2. Insert the round plug into the COM round socket 1 on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a data cable with a round plug
• Where to connect: Round sockets on the outside of the inverter.
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Procedure
1. Insert the round plug into the COM round socket 1 on inverter 1
2. Connect additional inverters to each other according to the inverter instructions
3. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
Address range 1 - 247.
• Setting: Using the inverter’s operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter’s instructions
Note
Both bus ends have to be terminated.
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90.1 Trannergy
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS422
Overview
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card
• 4-pin cable – only on RS422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Multi-string technology
The Trannergy inverters are fitted with 1 or 3 MPP trackers depending on the model. Each string input is
monitored separately and ideally adjusted to the connected modules.
The Solar-Log™ automatically detects how many inverters and strings are active during inverter detection.
Note:
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup, in the Configuration | Devices | Configuration | Order dialog box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Installing the RS485 interfaceProcedure
Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installati-
on instructions and screw in.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 4 wire data cable and terminal block connector
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Note
Only connect inverter using the RS422 B or C interface.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inverter
Terminal Terminal
1 R+
4 R-
5 T+
6 T-
4. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B or C socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable..
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface)
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
5. Close inverters.
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91 Vaillant
91.1 Vaillant – auroPOWER VPI /1 and VPI (RS485)
Termination Addressing Interface
ResistorSwitch
Yes RS485
Overview
• VPI until 2005 RS485 interface can be retrofitted by the manufacturer.
• Interface integrated - activate using operating display.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Models until 2005 Retrofit RS485 interface
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 B
4 A
4. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
In the inverter connect the free terminal A to terminal B using the supplied 330 Ω terminating resistor.
Devices without a transformer: From unit generation VPI xx00 /2 the 330 Ω resistor is switched on
using the DIP switch. When the unit is delivered the terminal resistor is switched on.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 2 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
The RS485 connections on the terminal strip are each double connections so that the wiring can be con-
tinued to the next inverter.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminal A on inverter 1 to terminal A on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter. In the inverter connect the free terminal A to terminal B using the
supplied 330 Ω terminating resistor.
Devices without a transformer: From unit generation VPI xx00 /2 the 330 Ω resistor is switched on
using the DIP switch. When the unit is delivered the terminal resistor is switched on.
5. Close inverters.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting:
Units without transformers: using the DIP switch inside the inverter
Units with transformers: using the inverter operating display.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
Note
A maximum of 32 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
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92.1 Valenia
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip on internal interface card
• 3-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Set the address of the inverters
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made 3 pin connection cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram
3. If only one inverter is to be connected, according to the manufacturer's handbook it must be termina-
ted.
4. Set the address for the inverter on the inverter itself.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal PIN
1 P
3 0 V
4 N
Note
The inverter terminal strip's 5V output must not be connected to the Solar-Log™.
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Connect the inverters to each other
The wiring is done using a
• self-made connection cable and terminal block connector.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip on internal interface card
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminals P, N and 0V of the first inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on the next inver-
ter.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
5. Address the individual inverters in accordance with the manufacturer's manual.
6. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
7. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Note
A maximum of 32 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
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93.1 Vectron
Inverters manufactured by Bonfiglioli Vectron GmbH were listed under „Vectron“ up to firmware version
3.1.2. Starting with firmware version 3.1.3 the name has been changed to „Bonfiglioli“.
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94.1 Vision Multitracker
Termination Addressing Interface
DIP switch Yes RS485
Select “Vision” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• 3-pin wiring
• 2 RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter.
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address.
Address range 1 to 32
Settings on the inverter’s display according to the manufacturer’s manual.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
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Procedure
1. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket
Terminal PIN
1 A/Data + Pin 1 (A) T/R+
3 GND Pin 5 GND
4 B/Data - Pin 2 (B) T/R-
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Set the dip switch to “on.”
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable) (No Crossover cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter, set the DIP switch to “on.”
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering from 1 to 32
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter’s instructions.
Note
The following setting needs to be enable so that the PM parameters can be received.
SETUP REMOTE CNTRL ENABLE
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Termination Addressing Interface
DIP switch Yes RS485
Select “Vision SM” during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• 3-pin wiring
• 2 RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter.
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address.
Address range 1 to 254
Settings on the inverter’s display according to the manufacturer’s manual.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
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Procedure
1. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket
Terminal PIN
1 A/Data + Pin 1 (A) T/R+
3 GND Pin 5 GND
4 B/Data - Pin 2 (B) T/R-
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Set the dip switch to “on.”
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable) (No Crossover cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter, set the DIP switch to “on.”
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering from 1 to 254
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display.
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter’s instructions.
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95.1 Voltwerk (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000)
Note
Voltwerk inverters can only be connected to the Solar-Log 1000 and 2000, as only this one has
a CAN interface.
The following description relates to inverters without transformers produced in or after 2007.
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No CAN bus
Overview
• CAN only to be used on Solar-Log 1000 and 2000 (CAN interface).
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: CAN socket on the outside of the bottom of the inverter
• Only use ready-made cable sets
Two different special cable sets must be ordered separately
- Prefabricated cable set between the Solar-Log 1000 and 2000 and the first inverter, including
cable termination
- Ready-made cable set with 5 pin Phoenix contact connection plug for connecting the inverters to
each other
The number of cables are required depends on the number of inverters
Maximum total cable length: 200 m
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
PIN assignment:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Sensor / actuator connector 5-pin
Terminal Pin
4 not used 1 not used
5 not used 2 not used
1 3
3 4
2 5
At Solarlog ™ set a 120 Ω resistor between PIN 2 and 3
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Connect the inverters to the Solar-Log 1000 and 2000.
Connection is only done using a ready-made data cable, specially for connecting to the Solar-Log 1000
and 2000 (optional extra; not supplied).
Procedure
1. Insert the CAN plug into the inverter CAN IN socket.
2. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Insert the two 5 pin 120 Ω terminal resistors from the ready-made cable set into the CAN OUT socket.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log 1000 and 2000 CAN socket.
Connecting inverters to each other (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000)
• Connection is made only with a ready-made data cable specially for connecting the inverters to
each other (optional extra: not supplied).
• Where to connect: CAN socket outside the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the CAN plug into any CAN OUT socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any CAN IN socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Insert the two 5 pin 120 Ω terminal resistors from the ready-made cable set into the CAN OUT socket.
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96 WINAICO
96.1 WINAICO
Termination Addressing Interface
Switch Yes RS485
• Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card.
• 4-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated
• Installation steps
• Allocate communication address
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the DIP switch on the interface card.
Before installing the RS485 interface card:
Allocate the communication address using the 8 interface card DIP switches:
Example - Communication address 1:
On
Off
DIP switch
Example - Communication address 2:
On
Off
DIP switch
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Example - Communication address 3:
On
Off
DIP switch
Example - Communication address 4:
On
Off
DIP switch
Example - Communication address 5:
On
Off
DIP switch
You will find more information at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_number.
Installing the RS485 interfaceProcedure
Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions.
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made BKL2 data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made, shielded 4 wire data cable and terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
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Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 R+
4 R-
5 T+
6 T-
4. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter on the retrofitted RS485 interface card
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Connect terminals R+, T+, R- and R+ of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
5. Close inverters.
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97 Würth
97.1 Würth SolarStar-Series
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes RS485
Select “SolarMax” during the inverter detection
Supported Models:
SolarStar a2000
SolarStar a3000
SolarStar a4200
SolarStar a6000
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• 6-pin wiring
• Communication address must be allocated.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made RS485 data cable with RJ45 plug and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
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Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 7
2 1
2 2
3 3
3 4
5 - unused
6 - unused
4 8
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using the RS485 data cable with an RJ45 plug
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter‘s instructions
Note
The inverter's factory setting is communication address 255.
On the inverter operating display set the communication address manually to 1 even if only
one inverter is connected to the Solar-Log™.
Note for feed-in management
The inverter itself has to be configured with MaxTalk2 (SolarMax's software) and set to "Remote
mode" to be able to use reactive power management. Please refer to the inverter instructions
for more information on this topic.
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98 Yaskawa
98.1 Yaskawa
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter
• Communication address must be allocated
• 3-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Address the inverter
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Terminate the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter.
3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Note
Please note that the connection label (e.g. 2-6) refers to the second row on the terminal block,
connection 6).
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1-(Data+) A 2-6 D+
3-GND 1-8 GND
4-(Data-) B 2-7 D-
4. If only one inverter is to be connected, it must be terminated according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
5. Close the inverter cover if no other inverters are to be connected.
6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
The inverters are connected together using the RS485 interface. Refer to the manufacturer's inverter ma-
nual for the details on how to setup the connection.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1; highest possible address: 247.
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
Note
Please refer to the manufacturer's notes in regard to the addressing in the installation manual.
Note
A maximum of 31 inverters can be connected per RS485 bus.
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99 Zentral Solar Deutschland ZSD
99.1 Zentral Solar Deutschland ZSD (RS485)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 plug outside the housing floor
• 2-pin wiring
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made BRJ2 data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
Procedure1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 7
4 8
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
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Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
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99.2 Zentral Solar Deutschland ZSD - zentralpower
Termination Addressing Interface
- Yes RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• 2-pin wiring
• The communication addresses (1-247) have to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
• Allocate communication address
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 2 wire data cable with a RJ45 socket and a terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ 45 socket
Terminal PIN
1 4 (+)
4 3 (-)
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter.
3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Wiring using 2 pin cable with round plugs.
• Where to connect: Round sockets on the outside of the inverter.
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the first inverter.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
• Address range: 1 - 247
• Setting: Using the inverter operating display
• Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions
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100.1 Zeversolar
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS422
Overview
• Interface integrated.
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
• 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B or C connection of the Solar-Log™
• Communication address does not have to be assigned
Note
The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We
strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after detection at
startup, in the Configuration | Devices | Configuration | Order dialog box.
The inverters can be identified using the displayed serial number.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™
• Install the RS485 interface in the inverter
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to each other
Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made BRJ1 data cable (optional extra; not supplied)
or
• self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector.
Caution
Risk of damage to the unit!
The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on
the inverter.
Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 B or C-Solar-Log™ interface.
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Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter
Terminal PIN
1 Pin 3
4 Pin 6
5 Pin 1
6 Pin 2
2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
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AppendixSMA mixed wiring
101 Appendix
101.1 SMA mixed wiring
Fig.: SMA mixed wiring
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AppendixInterconnection of Kaco Powador inverters
101.2 Interconnection of Kaco Powador inverters
Fig.: Interconnection of Kaco Powador inverters
Instructions for Powador 6400xi and 8000xi
• Interconnection of Powador 6400Xi and 8000xi:
Set 1 inverter as „Master“, 2 as „Slaves“;
Read the labeling on the inverter circuit board!
Clamp the Solar-Log™ data cable to the „LOGGER“ terminal strip on the Master inverter.
Also connect the inverters to each other through the „SYM“ terminal strip
Connect any additional inverters through the „Logger“ terminal strip
On the inverter operating display:
Set the communication addresses, numbering consecutively
On the inverter operating display: Switch „SYM Bus“ to active
• Powador 6400Xi and 8000xi stand-alone mode:
Set the inverter to „Slave“, irrespective of labeling on the circuit board
Clamp the Solar-Log™ data cable to the „SYM Bus“ terminal strip
On the inverter operating display: Switch „SYM Bus“ to inactive
On the inverter operating display: Set the communication addresses, numbering consecutively
331
02
Meter
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External Power MeterRecording Energy Flows with External Power Meters
1 External Power Meter
1.1 Recording Energy Flows with External Power Meters
External power meters can be connected to every Solar-Log™ model via the S0 input and/or the RS-485
bus.
Solar-Log™ devices have a varying number of SO inputs:
S0 inputs
Solar-Log™ Number of S0 inputs
Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000 2 x S0-In and 1 x S0-Out
Solar-Log1000, 500 1 x S0-In/Out
Solar-Log200 1 x S0-In
Solar-Log 250 1 x S0-In
NoteThe Solar-Log™ requires a S0 pulse duration of 30-40 ms. That is why we recommend using
SDS tested meters that we offer.
We cannot guarantee the functionality of other products.
In addition, the maximum length between the power meters and Solar-Log™ should not exceed
10 m.
NoteConsumption meters can be assigned to plant groups.
It is only possible to assign a meter after a rule with the calculation of self-consumption has
been activated in the power management configuration Configuration | Feed-in Management.
External power meters/accumulating metersWith multiple phase meters, a basic distinction is made between phase-exact and accumulating meters.
Accumulating meters provide the total values from all three phases. The meter calculates the total output
(to and from the grid) of the individual phases and provides this total as a single value.
In the example:
Phase 1 supplies 3 kW via an inverter (single phase).
Phase 2 refers to 2 kW (energy)
Phase 3 refers to 1 kW (energy)
With an accumulating meter, this results in a total of 0 kW.
An example of an accumulating meter is the Janitza UMG 104 or the Solar-Log™ Pro380 Mod.
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Solar-Log™ Meter Operating ModesExplanation of the Solar-Log™ Meter Operating Modes
2 Solar-Log™ Meter Operating Modes
2.1 Explanation of the Solar-Log™ Meter Operating Modes
There are various setting options when configuring meters in Solar-Log™. These are in particular:
• Battery meter (bi-directional meter):
• Records the battery charges and discharges.
• Deactivated: The recording of consumption has been or is deactivated.
• Meter for the entire plant: The entire production from all of the inverters.
• Sub-consumer: Meter to record the individual consumption from appliances that was already recor-
ded with a consumption meter.
• Utility Meter (U+I) (only Solar-Log 2000): Meter for control and reduction functions - including
current measurements if necessary with current transformers.
• Utility Meter (U) (only Solar-Log 2000): Meter for control and reduction functions - only voltage
measurements.
• Consumption meter: Meter that only records the consumption.
• Consumption meter (Bi-directional meter): Meter that records consumption and production collec-
tively - the actual consumption is determined by monitoring the inverters.
• Generator: The meter values are considered inverter values.
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General Information on WiringWiring for S0 meter
3 General Information on Wiring
3.1 Wiring for S0 meter
The SO connection for external power meters is connected to a 6-pin S0A-In/Out connection (S0-IN A and
S0-OUT) or to a 4-pin S0-IN B as follows:
SO meters in general
S0 Solar-Log™
Power meter
PIN Assignment
1 S0+
2 S0-
3
4
Place a cable bridge between pin 3 and 4 on the Solar-Log™.
3.2 Wiring for RS485 meter
The meter‘s RS485 output can be connected to any RS485 interface (A, B and C) on the Solar-Log™.
Overview
• 2-pin wiring
• The communication address has to be assigned.
Installation steps
• Switch off the meter and Solar-Log™.
• Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
3.3 Wiring meters to record self-consumption
There are two options to record self-consumption via the Solar-Log™:
• Measuring just the consumption.
• Measuring with bi-directional measurements (two-way measurements) at the grid connection point
behind the utility company meter.
Fundamentally, a separate meter needs to be installed to record energy consumption.
The meters used by utility companies generally cannot be used to send data to the Solar-Log™.
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General Information on WiringWiring meters to record self-consumption
3.3.1 Meter connection options to record the total consumption via an
RS485/S0 interface.
This meter has to measure the total consumption of the house.
The meters installed by grid operators, or two-way meters, cannot be used to implement
this function.
Fig.: Wiring diagram to record self-consumption. (optional with battery storage)
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General Information on WiringWiring meters to record self-consumption
3.3.2 Meter connection options for bi-directional recording of the total
consumption via only an RS485 interface.
If there is feed-in in a sub-distribution, the option mentioned above can be used. In this
case, the the amount of feed-in power and power obtained from the grid can be recorded with a bi-direc-
tional meter. With this,
the Solar-Log™ can calculate the consumption.
Fig.: Wiring diagram for recording self-consumption – bi-directional meter. (optional with battery storage)
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Solar-Log™ PRO380Solar-Log™ PRO380 Mod
4 Solar-Log™ PRO380
4.1 Solar-Log™ PRO380 Mod
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Overview
• The communication address has to be assigned.
• 2-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the meter and the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
Note
The communication address is set to 1 by default, but can be adjusted if several meters are con-
nected to one RS485 bus. Maximum of 32 meters per RS485 bus
Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with a terminal block connector.
4.1.1 Connection diagramaccording to circuit type 1000 (DIN 43856)
Input "L1, L2, L3" Supply line input phase "L1, L2, L3"
Output "L1, L2, L3" Supply line output phase "L1, L2, L3"
Terminal "N" Neutral conductor connection "N"
Terminal 18, 19 So pulse output "consumption" (terminal 18 = "+")
Terminal 20, 21 So pulse output "supply" (terminal 20 = "+")
Terminal 22, 23 ModBus connection terminal 22 -> A, 23 -> B
Terminal 24, 25 External tariff switching (230V AC)
The SO signal for the supply is not used when a meter is connected to the Solar-Log™.
Fig.: Pin assignment
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Solar-Log™ PRO380Solar-Log™ PRO380 Mod
Connection diagram for different operating modes
The meter connections are labeled IN (bottom) and OUT (top).
Solar-Log™ Pro380 Mod (RS485 or S0) connection assignments
As consumption or sub-consumer meter Connection to the grid (IN) – connection for appli-ances (OUT)
As inverter / production meter Connection for the production (IN) – connection to the grid (OUT)
Solar-Log™ Pro380 Mod connection assignments (only RS485)
As a consumption meter (bi-directional) Connection for grid (OUT) – connection to the house/plant (IN) (installation position according to the arrow system)
As battery meter (bi-directional): Connection to the production/grid (IN) – connection to the battery (OUT)
Cable connection via RS485:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Solar-Log™ PRO380 Mod
Terminal PIN
1 22 (A)
4 23 (B)
Note
If the meter is the last device on the bus, it has to be terminated at connection block 22 and 23
with a resistor (120 ohm / 0.25W).
Note
The Solar-Log™ PRO380 Mod cannot be connected to the inverters with a single bus.
For this reason, use one RS485 connection for the inverters and one RS485 connection for the
Solar-Log™ PRO380 Mod.
a combination with an M&T Sensor on the same bus is possible.
Possible meter operating modes for the Solar-Log™ PRO380 Mod via RS485:
• Battery (Bi-directional meter)
• Meter for the entire plant
• Sub-consumption meter
• Consumption meter
• Battery (Bi-directional meter)
• Generator
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Solar-Log™ PRO380Solar-Log™ PRO380 Mod
Cable connection via S0 (consumption):
Solar-Log™ S0 terminal block Solar-Log™ PRO380 Mod
Pin assignment Pin assignment
1 - S0+ 18 - S0+
2 - S0- 19 - S0-
3
4
Place a cable bridge between pin 3 and 4 on the Solar-Log™.
Possible meter operating modes for the Solar-Log™ PRO380 Mod via SO connection (consumption):
• Meter for the entire plant
• Sub-consumption meter
• Consumption meter
• Generator
Impulse factor of the meter:
1000 p / kWh
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Solar-Log™ PRO380Solar-Log™ PRO380-CT
4.2 Solar-Log™ PRO380-CT
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Important!
The converter ratio (primary current) can only be set once with this converter meter.
It is essential to clarify which primary current is to be for the meter before the initial instal-
lation.
When the meter is connected to power, "Set CT" appears in the display.
Once one of the keys has been pressed, the meter displays the possible primary currents one
after another. After the desired primary current has been selected and no more keys have been
pressed, the display starts to blink. After ca. 10 seconds, the display switches from the blinking
primary current back to the regular display mode.
The primary current has now been set and cannot be modified.
Overview
• The communication address has to be assigned.
• 2-pin wiring.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the meter and the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
Note
The communication address is set to 1 by default, but can be adjusted if several meters are
connected to one RS485 bus.
Maximum of 32 meters per RS485 bus.
The Solar-Log™ Pro380 CT and Solar-Log™ Pro380 Mod are compatible in the bus.
Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with a terminal block connector.
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Solar-Log™ PRO380Solar-Log™ PRO380-CT
4.2.1 Connection diagram
according to circuit type 1000 (DIN 43856)
CT 1 (in) terminal k (s1) / (out) terminal l (s2) 10 Volts Phase 1 (10/11 internally bridged)
CT 2 (in) terminal k (s1) / (out) terminal l (s2) 12 Volts Phase 2 (12/13 internally bridged)
CT 3 (in) terminal k (s1) / (out) terminal l (s2) 14 volts phase 3 (14/15 internally bridged)
Terminal "N" Neutral conductor connection "N"
Terminal 18, 19 So pulse output "consumption" (terminal 18 = "+")
Terminal 20, 21 So pulse output "supply" (terminal 20 = "+")
Terminal 22, 23 ModBus connection terminal 22 -> A, 23 -> B
Terminal 24, 25 External tariff switching (230V AC)
The SO signal for the supply is not used when a meter is connected to the Solar-Log™.
Fig.: Pin assignment
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Solar-Log™ PRO380Solar-Log™ PRO380-CT
Connection diagram for different operating modes
The pin assignments refer to the figure on page 341
Solar-Log™ Pro380 CT (RS485 or S0) connection assignments
As consumption or sub-consumer meter Access to the grid on converter K(P1) - outgoing line to appliance on converter L(P2)
As generator / meter for the entire plant Access to production on converter K(P1) - outgoing line to the grid on converter L(P2)
Solar-Log™ Pro380 CT connection assignments (only RS485)
As a consumption meter (bi-directional) Access to the grid on converter L(P2) - outgoing line to house/plant on converter K(P1)(installation position according to the arrow system) ------------------------------------------------------------------(Starting with firmware version 3.4.2, the metering di-rection (report) for consumption meters in bi-direction mode can be set in the Solar-Log™.)
As a battery meter (bi-directional) Access to production/grid on converter K(P1) - outgo-ing line to the battery on converter L(P2)
Cable connection via RS485:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Solar-Log™ PRO380-CT (COM)
Terminal PIN
1 22 (A)
4 23 (B)
Note
If the meter is the last device on the bus, it has to be terminated at connection block 22 and 23
with a resistor (120 ohm / 0.25W).
Note
The Solar-Log™ PRO380 CT cannot be connected to the inverters with a single bus.
For this reason, use one RS485 connection for the inverters and one RS485 connection for the
Solar-Log™ PRO380 CT.
A combination with a M&T sensor, as well as with the Solar-Log™ PRO380 Mod, in the same
bus is possible.
Possible meter operating modes for the Solar-Log™ PRO380 CT via RS485:
• Battery (Bi-directional meter)
• Meter for the entire plant
• Sub-consumption meter
• Consumption meter
• Battery (Bi-directional meter)
• Generator
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Solar-Log™ PRO380Solar-Log™ PRO380-CT
Cable connection via S0 (consumption):
Solar-Log™ S0 terminal block Solar-Log™ PRO380-CT
Pin assignment Pin assignment
1 - S0+ 18 - S0+
2 - S0- 19 - S0-
3
4
Place a cable bridge between pin 3 and 4 on the Solar-Log™.
Possible meter operating modes for the Solar-Log™ PRO380 CT via SO connection (consumption):
• Meter for the entire plant
• Sub-consumption meter
• Consumption meter
• Generator
Meter‘s impulse factor:
10000 p / kWh
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IneproInepro 1250D
5 Inepro
5.1 Inepro 1250D
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Overview
• The communication address cannot be freely assigned.
• 2-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the meter and the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with a terminal block connector.
Cable connection via RS485:
Solar-Log™ RS485 terminal block Inepro 1250D
Pin assignment Pin assignment
1 11 - RS485A
4 10 - RS485B
Possible meter operating modes for the Inepro meter 1250D via RS485:
• Meter for the entire plant
• Sub-consumption meter
• Consumption meter
• Generator
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IneproInepro 1250D
Cable connection via S0:
Solar-Log™ S0 terminal block Inepro 1250D
Pin assignment Pin assignment
1 - S0+ 9 - S0+
2 - S0- 8 - S0-
3
4
Place a cable bridge between pin 3 and 4 on the Solar-Log™.
Possible meter operating modes for the Inepro 1250D meter via S0:
• Meter for the entire plant
• Sub-consumption meter
• Consumption meter
• Generator
Impulse factor of the meter:
400 p / kWh
5.1.1 Connection diagram for different operating modes
Solar-Log™ Inepro 1250D (RS485 or S0) connection assignments
As consumption or sub-consumer meter Connection to the grid (IN) – connection for appli-ances (OUT)
As inverter / production meter Connection for the production (IN) – connection to the grid (OUT)
Note
The Inepro 1250D cannot be used on the same bus input with RS422 connected inverters.
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IneproInepro 1250D
Note
All three phases have to be connected for the Solar-Log™ to accurately detect the meter.
If an Inepro 1250D is used, the PRG button on the meter must be pressed and held down during
entire detection process.
If it is not possible to hold down the PRG button during the whole process, we recommend
provisionally connecting the meter to the Solar-Log™ with a short cable after the installation in
order to be able to press and hold down
the PRG button during entire detection process.
In a second detection attempt with the inverter, the meter is then detected by the Solar-Log™
even if the PRG button is not pressed.
The detection of an Inepro 1250D in an existing installation can take up to 15 minutes. After the
detection, a restructuring of the data takes places which can take up to 45 minutes depending
on the amount of data on the devices.
Note
The Inepro 1250D meters are automatically assigned the mod bus address 234 by Solar-Log™
during the detection process.
This address is therefore not allowed to be used for other devices.
After the configuration, the display on the Inepro meter alternates between the meter status
and the address display (ID=EA). This can be used to check if Solar-Log™ has correctly detec-
ted the meter.
All RS485 meters have to be terminated with a 120Ω resistor between the two pins used.
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IneproInepro 75D
5.2 Inepro 75D
Selections available under Inepro / DMM
Overview
• The communication address cannot be freely assigned.
• 2-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the meter and the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with a terminal block connector.
Cable connection via RS485:
Solar-Log™ RS485 terminal block Inepro 75D
Pin assignment Pin assignment
1 8 - RS485A
4 7 - RS485B
Possible meter operating modes for the Inepro 75D meter via RS485:
• Meter for the entire plant
• Sub-consumption meter
• Consumption meter
• Generator
Cable connection via S0:
Solar-Log™ S0 terminal block Inepro 75D
Pin assignment Pin assignment
1 - S0+ 6 - S0+
2 - S0- 5 - S0-
3
4
Place a cable bridge between pin 3 and 4 on the Solar-Log™.
Possible meter operating modes for the Inepro 75D meter via S0:
• Meter for the entire plant
• Sub-consumption meter
• Consumption meter
• Generator
Impulse factor of the meter:
1600 p / kWh
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IneproInepro 75D
Note
The Inepro 75D cannot be used on the same bus input with RS422 connected inverters.
Note
The Inepro 75D meters are automatically assigned the mod bus address 234 by Solar-Log™
during the detection process.
This address is therefore not allowed to be used for other devices.
After the configuration, the display on the Inepro meter alternates between the meter status
and the address display (ID=EA). This can be used to check if Solar-Log™ has correctly detec-
ted the meter.
All RS485 meters have to be terminated with a 120Ω resistor between the two pins used.
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IskraIskra WS0021
6 Iskra
6.1 Iskra WS0021
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Overview
• 2-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the meter and the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with a terminal block connector.
Cable connection via S0:
Solar-Log™ S0 terminal block Iskra WS0021
Pin assignment Pin assignment
1 - S0+ 9 - S0+
2 - S0- 8 - S0-
3
4
Place a cable bridge between pin 3 and 4 on the Solar-Log™.
Possible meter operating modes for the Iskra WS0021 meter via S0:
• Meter for the entire plant
• Sub-consumption meter
• Consumption meter
• Generator
Impulse factor of the meter:
1000 p / kWh
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IskraIskra WS0031
6.2 Iskra WS0031
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Overview
• 2-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the meter and the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with a terminal block connector.
Cable connection via S0:
Solar-Log™ S0 terminal block Iskra WS0031
Pin assignment Pin assignment
1 - S0+ S0+
2 - S0- S0-
3
4
Place a cable bridge between pin 3 and 4 on the Solar-Log™.
Possible meter operating modes for the Iskra WS0031 meter via S0:
• Meter for the entire plant
• Sub-consumption meter
• Consumption meter
• Generator
Impulse factor of the meter:
500 p / kWh
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Janitza UMG 104 (Utility Meter)Janitza UMG 104
7 Janitza UMG 104 (Utility Meter)
7.1 Janitza UMG 104
The Solar-Log™ Utility Meter is a universal metering device. It can be integrated in both low- and medium-
voltage networks (via a transformer) and is needed for various functions:
• controlling voltage-dependent reactive power via the Q(U) function
• controlling reactive power at the feeding point
• recording the measurement data needed for the response signals sent to the grid operator
Only voltage measurements are required for voltage-dependent reactive power reduction Q(U). However,
we still recommend using both current and voltage measurements to be able to check that the reduction
function is operating properly. Current and voltage measurements are needed for the other functions.
Utility Meter supply voltage:
• 95-240Vac, 45-65Hz or 135-340Vdc
The Utility Meter‘s measuring inputs have the following limits:
• Voltage line conductor AC (without a voltage transformer): 10…300 V AC
• Voltage phase AC (without a voltage transformer): 17…520 V AC
• Current (without a current transformer) 0.005, 7.5 A
• Frequency of the fundamental component: 45 ..65 Hz
The limit may not be exceeded. For this reason, a measuring transformer needs to be installed for most
applications.
We recommend the following transformer ratio:
• Voltage: Secondary 100V
e.g. at 20kV grid converter 20000:100V
• Current: Secondary 5A
e.g. 100:5A
NoteThe Utility Meter that we use is produced by the company Janitza.
Refer to the Janitza UMG 104 manual for further technical details.
We cannot guarantee the functionality of other Janitza devices.
=> The operating modes Utility Meter (U / U+I) is only possible with the Solar-Log 1000 and
2000.
Note
The Utility Meter cannot be connected to the inverters with a single bus.
For this reason, use one RS485 connection for the inverters and one RS485 connection for the
Utility Meter.
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Janitza UMG 104 (Utility Meter)Janitza UMG 104
Connecting the Utility Meter to the power grid
Fig.: Utility Meter connection diagram for voltage measurements in low-voltage power grids
Fig.: Utility Meter connection diagram for voltage measurements with current transformers (medium volta-
ge)
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Janitza UMG 104 (Utility Meter)Janitza UMG 104
Fig.: Utility Meter connection diagram for current measurements with current transformers
Procedure
• Enter the supply voltage into the Utility Meter
NoteWe recommend using a fuse to safeguard the connection lines for the supply voltage. Please
follow the instructions in the Janitza UMG 104 manual.
NoteSupply voltages that do not correspond to the specifications on the rating plate can cause mal-
functions and damage the device.
CautionThe inputs for the supply voltage are dangerous to touch.
Note
The measurement voltage must in effect be at least 10V or an exact measurement is not pos-
sible.
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Janitza UMG 104 (Utility Meter)Janitza UMG 104
Cable connection via RS485:
1. Connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Utility meter terminal strip
Terminal PIN
1 22 (A)
4 23 (B)
2. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
• The RS485 bus must be terminated.
Install a 120 Ohm, 0.25 W resistor between pin 22 and 23 of the Utility Meter to terminate.
• Configuring the Utility Meter from the display
Setting MODBUS Address (PRG 200 = 1)
Setting Baud rate RS485 (PRG 202 = 2)
Setting Mode (PRG 203 = 0)
Setting Current converter primary (PRG 000)
Setting Current converter secondary (PRG 001)
Setting Voltage converter primary (PRG 002)
Setting Voltage converter secondary (PRG 003)
Refer to the accompanying manual of the device for the UMG 104 configuration procedure.
NoteThe parameter settings need to be adjusted before device detection.
If the parameters differ, the Utility Meter will not be detected by the Solar-Log™.
• Perform an inverter detection
See the installation manual, Chapter „Performing inverter detections.“
• Configure the Utility-Meter under Configuration | Devices | Configuration, select the correspon-
ding Operating mode and click on Save.
Check
• Does the Utility Meter display a positive value for inverters feeding power, the current output
(kW)?
If this is not the case, the current measurements are incorrectly connected.
If necessary, switch the polarity of measuring inputs.
NoteWhen replacing the polarity, the cable must not be energized, since the converter can be de-
stroyed otherwise.
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Janitza UMG 104 (Utility Meter)Janitza UMG 104
Possible meter operating modes for the Janitza UMG 104 via RS485:
• Battery (Bi-directional meter)
• Meter for the entire plant
• Sub-consumer
• Utility Meter (U)
• Utility Meter (U+I)
• Consumption meter
• Battery (Bi-directional meter)
• Generator
Connection assignments / installation position of the Janitza UMG 104 (Uti-lity Meter) in connection with the Solar-Log™
NoteCheck the installation position of the current transformers for the different operating modes of
the Janitza UMG 104.
NoteCheck that the phase assignment of the voltage measurements for the current measurements is
correct.
The following output values are recorded in the various operating modes when the installation posi-tion is correct.
Operating mode Output value
As a Utility Meter (U+I) with positive output value (kW) for feed-in
As total plant meter with positive output value (kW) for feed-in
As an inverter with positive output value (kW) for feed-in
As a consumption or sub-consumer meter: with positive output value (kW) for consumption
As a consumption meter (bi-directional) When the production is greater than the consumpti-on, positive output values (kW) (installation position according to the arrow system)
As a battery meter (bi-directional) When the battery storage is being charged, posi-tive output values (kW).
When the battery storage is being discharged, negative output values (kW).
3. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
4. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B socket.
Connect the inverters to each other
• Connect using a network cable (patch cable)
• Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter
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Janitza UMG 104 (Utility Meter)Janitza UMG 104
Procedure
1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1.
2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
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Larsen & ToubroLarsen & Toubro (WDM313CDNC)
8 Larsen & Toubro
8.1 Larsen & Toubro (WDM313CDNC)
Selections available under L&T
Overview
• The communication address has to be assigned.
• 2-pin wiring.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the meter and the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with a terminal block connector.
Cable connection via RS485:
Solar-Log™ RS485 terminal block L&T WDM313CDNC
Pin assignment Pin assignment
1 9 D+
4 10 D-
Fig.: Pin assignment
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Larsen & ToubroLarsen & Toubro (WDM313CDNC)
Note
The following parameters need to be checked before the device detection to ensure that the
meter is detected.
Assign the communication address (start with 1).
Baud rate: 9600 bps
Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 1
Parity: even
The settings are adjusted via the device's display. (Please refer to the notes and instructions
in the manufacture's manual for instructions.)
Possible meter operating modes for the L&T WDM313CDNC via RS485:
• Battery (Bi-directional meter)
• Meter for the entire plant
• Sub-consumer
• Utility Meter (U)
• Utility Meter (U+I)
• Consumption meter
• Battery (Bi-directional meter)
• Generator
Note
The meter cannot be connected to the inverters with a single bus.
For this reason, use one RS485 connection for the inverters and one RS485 connection for the
meter.
Note
A maximum of 32 devices can be connected per bus.
Note:
Please refer to manufacturer's manual for information on the installation, wiring and configurati-
on of the device.
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Schneider ElectricSchneider EM6400S (3-phase)
9 Schneider Electric
9.1 Schneider EM6400S (3-phase)
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Overview
• Communication address must be allocated.
• 2-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the meter and the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
Connect the meter to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• self-made cable connection with a terminal block connector.
Cable connection via RS485:
Solar-Log™ RS485 terminal block Schneider EM4600S
Pin assignment Pin assignment
1 7 (D1)
4 14 (D0)
Termination: 120-ohm resistor at connection pin 7 and 14 on the meter
Note
The following parameters need to be checked before the device detection to ensure that the
meter is detected.
Baud rate: 9600 bps
Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 1
Parity: even
The settings are adjusted via the device's display. (Please refer to the notes and instructions
in the meter's manual for instructions.)
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Possible meter operating modes for the Schneider EM6400S via RS485:
• Battery (Bi-directional meter)
• Meter for the entire plant
• Sub-consumer
• Consumption meter
• Battery (Bi-directional meter)
• Generator
Note
The meter cannot be connected to the inverters with a single bus.
For this reason, use one RS485 connection for the inverters and one RS485 connection for the
meter.
Note
A maximum of 32 devices can be connected per bus.
Note:
Please refer to manufacturer's manual for information on the installation, wiring and configurati-
on of the device.
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Kyocera Inverter/Battery SystemKyocera Inverter/Battery System
1 Kyocera Inverter/Battery System
1.1 Kyocera Inverter/Battery System
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes RS485
Selections available under Kyocera
Overview
• Integrated interface.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip under the cover on the bottom.
• The communication address has to be assigned.
• 2-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™.
• Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the inverters/battery systems to each other.
• Assign the communication address according to the manufacturer‘s manual.
Connect the inverters to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 4-wire data cable with a terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip
Terminal PIN
1 Data+ 3 Data+
4 Data- 4 Data-
3. Screw the inverter cover on again.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the inverters to each other.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip under the cover on the bottom.
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Procedure
1. Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter‘s instructions.
2. Connect the self-made RS-485 cable to the terminal block on inverter 1.
3. Connect other end of the self-made RS-485 cable to the terminal block on inverter 2 or to the battery
system.
4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
5. Screw the inverter cover on again.
Allocate communication address:
• Procedure: According to the manufacturer‘s manual.
If all of the devices have been wired, they have to be powered for detection.
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2 Phonosolar
2.1 PhonoCube 7.2 (Battery Hybrid System)
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes RS485
Selections available under Phonosolar
Note
When detecting a PhonoCubes, two devices are always detected. The first device consists of
the inverter and the battery value. The second device consists of the consumption meter that is
integrated into the PhonoCube.
Note on Solar Log200
The Solar Log200 is designed for an inverter. Since two devices are always detected with a
PhonoCube, it cannot be connected to a Solar-Log200.
Overview
• Integrated interface.
• Where to connect: Terminal strip under the cover on the backside.
• The communication address has to be assigned.
• 2-pin wiring.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the PhonoCube and Solar-Log™.
• Connect the PhonoCube to the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the PhonoCubes to each other.
• Allocate communication address.
Address range 1 - 247.
Settings according to the manual.
Connect the PhonoCube to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 4-wire data cable with a terminal block connector.
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Procedure
1. Unscrew the cover according to the PhoneCube instructions.
2. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram.
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector PhonoCube Terminal Strip
Terminal PIN
1 A/Data+ 1 - Data+
4 B/Data- 2 - Data-
3. Screw the PhonoCube cover on again.
4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Connect the PhonoCubes to each other
• Where to connect: Terminal strip under the cover on the backside.
Procedure
1. Unscrew the cover according to the PhoneCube instructions.
2. Connect the self-made RS-485 cable to the PhonoCube terminal block 1.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the PhonoCube terminal block 2.
4. Connect additional PhonoCubes to each other in the same way.
5. Screw the inverter cover on again.
Allocate communication address
• Recommendation: Continuous numbering from 1 to 247
• Procedure: Start according to the PhonoCube instructions.
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3 Sonnenbatterie
3.1 Sonnenbatterie
Termination Addressing Interface
No -* LAN
Select „Sonnenbatterie“ during the inverter detection
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Connect using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch.
• The communication address cannot be assigned (only via DHCP).*
• Installation steps
• Switch off the battery system and Solar-Log™.
• Connect the battery system to the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the inverters to the Solar-Log™ according to the inverter instructions.
• Assign the inverter‘s communication address according to the inverter instructions (if required).
Connect the battery system to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• network cable (patch cable/crossover cable) and the
• Ethernet router or switch.
Connect the inverters to each other.
The inverters are connected together according to the inverter instructions.
*Dynamic IP address (DHCP) for detection and communication:
Both the Solar-Log™ and Sonnenbatterie devices have to be set to obtain their IP addresses automatically
(DHCP) and be in the same class C subnet.
Detection via the Solar-Log™ WEB interface
• For the device detection on the Solar-Log™ select „Sonnenbatterie“ in the Network section from
the Configuration | Devices | Definition menu and then click on Save..
Detection from the Solar-Log 1200
When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display.
• Select „Sonnenbatterie“ from the „Network“ interface for the detection and then start the detec-
tion.
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Note
In addition to the battery, a consumption meter and production meter are detected (after
detection they are deactivated).
This makes it possible to monitor a plant without an inverter connection by activating the pro-
duction meter in inverter mode.
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4 Varta Engion Battery System
4.1 Varta Engion Battery System
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes LAN
Select „Varta“ during the inverter detection.
Compatible Battery systems
• Engion home
• Engion family
• Engion element
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch
• The communication address has to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Assign a dynamic or a static IP address
• Switch off the battery system and Solar-Log™
• Connect the battery system to the Solar-Log™
• Connect the inverters to the Solar-Log™ according to the inverter instructions
• Connect the consumption meter to the Solar-Log™ according to the instructions
• Assign the inverter‘s communication address according to the inverter instructions (if required)
Note:
The following components have to be used for battery monitoring to work:
• Battery system with net energy meter (at least Varta firmware 3.0.2).
• Inverters.
• Consumption meter.
The consumption meter is to be installed so that it not records the battery charge. In additi-
on, the "Consumption meter includes battery charge" settings has to be deactivated in the
Configuration | Devices | Configuration | Battery menu via the WEB interface.
Connect the battery system to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• network cable (patch cable/crossover cable) and the
• Ethernet router or switch.
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Connect the inverters to each other
The inverters are connected together according to the inverter instructions.
Connect the consumption meter to the Solar-Log™.
The wiring is done using a
• RS485 or
• S0 interface.
Procedure for IP addresses assignment:
Dynamic IP adress:
Both devices, the Solar-Log ™, and the Varta battery system must be provided automatically to IP address
(DHCP).
Static IP adress:
• Please select an IP address with the same class C subnet as the Solar-Log™.
For example: The Solar-Log™ has the IP address 192.168.178.49.
The battery system in this case has to have a free IP address in the same range (from 192.168.178.1
to 192.168.178.254).
• Procedure: Start according to the battery system‘s instructions.
Detection via the Solar-Log™ WEB interface
• For the device detection on the Solar-Log™ select „Varta“ in the Network section from the Confi-
guration | Devices | Definition menu.
• Also select the proper interfaces for the meters as well as the inverters. Confirm the selection by
clicking onSave.
Detection from the Solar-Log 1200
When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display.
• Select „Varta“ from the „Network“ interface for the detection.
• Also select the proper interfaces for the meters as well as the inverters and then start the detec-
tion.
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Heating rods
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EGO Smart HeaterEGO Smart Heater (RS485)
1 EGO Smart Heater
1.1 EGO Smart Heater (RS485)
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS485
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the heating rod
• 3-pin wiring
• The communication address does not have to be assigned
• Installation steps
• Switch off the heating rod and Solar-Log™
• Connect the heating rod to the Solar-Log™
Connect the EGO Smart Heater to the Solar-Log™:
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 3-wire data cable and terminal block connector
General information on managing and prioritizing the EGO Smart Heater via smart energy
The Solar-Log™ can manage and prioritize up to six EGO Smart Heaters with the smart energy function.
The connection of the Smart Heaters can be made in different ways.
Two examples should clearly illustrate the options:
Example 1
Six heating rods are connected via the Ethernet option; it is not possible to connect any additional heating
rods via the RS485 interface.
Example 2
One heating rod is connected per interface via the RS485 A and RS485/422 B interface. This allows four
heating rods to be connected via Ethernet.
Note
Only one EGO Smart Heating can be operated per RS485 interface.
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Procedure
1. Open the heating rod according to its instructions
2. Connect wires as shown in the diagram below:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector EGO Smart Heater terminal strip
Terminal Terminal
1 A/Data+ A RS485+
3 GND C GND
4 B/Data- B RS485-
3. Terminate the heating rod according to its instructions.
4. Close the heating rod cover.
5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Note
To ensure that the EGO heating rod control works properly, the EGO heating rod's manual
temperature regulator should be set to the maximum temperature. Define the temperature that
the Solar-Log™ should control via the WEB interface of the Solar-Log™ in the Configuration |
Devices | Configuration menu.
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3.7 EGO Smart Heater via Ethernet
Termination Addressing Interface
No -* LAN
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch
• The communication address cannot be assigned (only via DHCP)*
• Installation steps
• Switch off the heating rod and Solar-Log™
• Connect the heating rod to the Solar-Log™
Connect the EGO Smart Heater to the Solar-Log™
The wiring is done using a
• network cable (patch cable) and the
• Ethernet router or switch.
*Dynamic IP address (DHCP) for detection and communication:
Both the Solar-Log™ and the EGO Smart Heater devices have to be set to obtain their IP addresses auto-
matically (DHCP) and be in the same class C subnet.
Detection via the Solar-Log™ WEB Interface
• For detection on the Solar-Log™ , select the device class under the menu Configuration | Device |
Definition | Interface with the plus symbol and then select Benning as the manufacturer. Confirm
your selection with OK.
• Save your selections and then start the Device Detection under Configuration | Device | Detection.
Detection from the Solar-Log 1200
• When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display. Select the
settings Start Initial Configuration Page 2 „Device“ Add and select the manufacturer EGO:
Smart Heater from there. Save and start the Device Detection.
Note
With the Ethernet version of EGO can be up to 6 EGO Smart Heater, controlled and prioritized
via the Smart Energy Function of the Solar-Log ™.
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Note
To ensure that the EGO heating rod control works properly, the EGO heating rod's manual
temperature regulator should be set to the maximum temperature. Define the temperature that
the Solar-Log™ should control via the WEB interface of the Solar-Log™ in the Configuration |
Devices | Configuration menu.
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Heating pumps
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IDM Heat PumpsIDM Heat Pumps
1 IDM Heat Pumps
1.1 IDM Heat Pumps
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes LAN
Overview
• Integrated interface.
• The IDM heat pump‘s IP address has to be assigned.
• Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch.
• Another option is to connect directly to the main board of the navigator with a crossover cable.
• Installation steps
• Assign a static IP address to the IDM heat pump or set the IDM heat pump to
DHCP.
• Connect the IDM heat pump to a switch or Ethernet router.
• Connect the Solar-Log™ to a switch or Ethernet router.
Assigning IP addresses
• Configure the address according to the manufacturer‘s manual.
• The DHCP range (IP address) for the heat pump has to be in the same subnet as the Solar-Log™.
• Procedure: According to the manufacturer‘s manual.
Detection from the Solar-Log™
• For the detection on the Solar-Log™ , select „IDM“ as the manufacturer in the Configuration | Devi-
ces | Definition menu from the Network section. Confirm the selection with Save.
Detection from the Solar-Log 1200
• When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display. Select „IDM“ as
the manufacturer for the inverter detection from the „network“ interface and start the detection.
Note
The IDM heat pump has to have Navigator 1.7.
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Stiebel-EltronStiebel Eltron Heat pumps (ISG)
2 Stiebel-Eltron
2.1 Stiebel Eltron Heat pumps (ISG)
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes LAN
Overview
• Integrated interface.
• The Stiebel-Eltron heat pump‘s IP address has to be assigned.
• Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch.
• Installation steps
• Assign heap pump a static IP address or via
DHCP (enabled by default).
• Connect the heat pump to a switch or Ethernet router.
• Connect the Solar-Log™ to a switch or Ethernet router.
Assigning IP addresses
• Configure the address according to the manufacturer‘s manual.
• The DHCP range (IP address) for the heat pump has to be in the same subnet as the Solar-Log™.
• Procedure: According to the manufacturer‘s manual.
Detection via the Solar-Log™ WEB Interface
• For detection on the Solar-Log™ , select the device class under the menu Configuration | Device
| Definition | Interface with the plus symbol and then select Stiebel-Eltron as the manufacturer.
Confirm your selection with OK.
• Save your selections and then start the Device Detection under Configuration | Device | Detection.
Detection from the Solar-Log 1200
• When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display. Select the set-
tings Start Initial Configuration Page 2 „Device“ Add and select the manufacturer Stie-
bel-Eltron from there. Save and start the Device Detection.
Note
DHCP is enabled by default. DHCP has to be disabled in order to manually assign an IP address
(refer to the Stiebel-Eltron manual).
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Note
In order to receive data from the Stiebel-Eltron heat pump, the "Stiebel ISG" (Internet Service
Gateway) has to be installed in addition and a license is required for the existing Modbus inter-
face in the ISG.
Contact Stiebel-Eltron directly regarding the license.
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Sensors
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Sensor BasicIDM Heat Pumps
1 Sensor Basic
Properties
• Sensor element: Crystalline solar cell, 20 mm x 34 mm
• Measurement range irradiance: 0 - 1400 W/m2
• Error of max. +/- 2 K at 25 °C cell temperature
• Sensorelement: KTY83-110
• Measurement range cell temperature: -25 – +75 °C
• Error of max. 8 % (FSR) at vertical light beam and under standard test condition (STC)
• Differential data communication
• Cable prolongable up to 50 m (165 feet)
Sensor Case
Material Powder-coated aluminum
Mounting Plate 3 mm powder-coated Aluminum with 4 x M8-drill holes
Drill Size (WxHxD) 138 mm x 38 mm x 64 mm (with mounting plate)
Weight ca. 440 g
Protection Class IP67
Ambient Temperature -20 – +70 °C
Temperature Range -25 – +85 °C
Relative Air Humidity 20 – 95 %
Electronics
Power Supply 8 – 28 Vdc, via RS485 Data Cable from Solar-Log™
Supply Current Typical 10 mA
Communication Port RS485
Protocol Solar-Log™, 9600 Baud, 8N1
Connection Cable • 4 pole, 3 m (10 feet), weather and uv resistant (LiY(St) 11 Y (4 x 0,14)
• prolongable up to 50 m (165 feet)
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Instruction for Mounting
Install the irradiance sensor with the same orientation and declination as the PV generator, most suitable in
the plane with the pv generator. Choose an unshaded location for the irradiance sensor. To prevent snow
on the sensor choose a location sidewise or above, but not below the PV generator. Usually an overlapped
mounting trace of the PV generator can be used for mechanical installation of the irradiance sensor. Other-
wise use another suitable assembling aid for mechanical installation of the sensor.
Recommended Mounting Not allowed
Attention!
Opening the sensor is not necessary for installing the sensor. Opening the sensor will void your war-
ranty!
Cabling for the data line to the Solar-Log™
Attention!
Interchanging the connection cables may result in damage to sensor.
• The connection cable is 4-wire and includes the 12 V power supply and the data line to the Solar-
Log™
• No separate power supply is required
• The connection cable can be extended (up to 50 m)., however, at least a voltage of 8 V should be
measured at the end of the cable
• The cable must also be suitably protected in outside areas. The cabling in inside areas can consist
of a shielded data cable
• The Sensor Basic is connected to a RS485 interface parallel to the inverter bus (min. Firmware 2.5) or
to an unused RS485 interface on the Solar-Log™
• The cable shielding must have an equipotential bond
• The four wires in the connection cable must be joined to the 4-pin connector of the Solar-Log™.
The wire assignments are printed on the back of the sensor and are made as follows:
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Terminal block connector Solar-Log™ Sensor Basic Cable
1 (Data+) Brown Data+
2 (+12V) Red +12Vdc (Vcc)
3 (GND) Black 0 V (GND)
4 (Data-) Orange Data-
Startup
• When the Solar-Log™ is switched on, the Sensor Basic is also powered up automatically
• The Sensor Basic must then be configured on the desired RS485 interface:
1. Use the web interface to access the Solar-Log™ configuration menu
2. Select “M&T Sensor” for the inverter selection in the Configuration | Devices | Definition | Interfaces
menu in the sector Device class | Manufacturer
3. Carry out the inverter detection. The Sensor Basic is integrated with the system in the same way as an
inverter
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Sensor Box ProfessionalTechnical Information
2 Sensor Box Professional
2.1 Technical Information
The Sensor Box Professional is equipped with a high-quality monocrystalline solarcell. This very reliable
and rugged sensor are designed for longlasting outdoor use (IP65).
The Solar-Log™ continuously compares the production of the PV-Plant with the measurements of the sen-
sor. If the Solar-Log™ detects a definable difference an error message will be generated.
Attention!
Opening the sensor is not necessary and would lead to a loss of guarantee.
2.2 Mechanical Installation Sensor Box Professional
The Sensor Box Professional must be mounted parallel; this means the same adjustment and pitch as the
solar-modules, fastened with screws on the substructure. The sensor should be mounted at a place where
there are no shadows. A complex mounting of a cell-temperature-sensor is not necessary, it is included
within the irradiance sensor.
Recommended Mounting Not allowed
When mounting the sensor, please take care that the cable is mounted as seen in this figure.
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Sensor Box ProfessionalWiring the Data Cable with the Solar-Log™
2.3 Wiring the Data Cable with the Solar-Log™
The Sensor Box Professional is connected via the RS485 gateway with the Solar-Log™. The 4-core con-
nection cable between the irradiance sensor and the Solar-Log™ is used for data exchange and 12 V power
supply. A separate mains adapter is not necessary.
The connection cable can be extended (max 50 m). Please be sure that the supply voltage 10,5 VDC
reaches the end of the connection cable. For longer distance please use a cable with bigger wire cross
section.
For outdoor use, the connection must be protected in conformity with IP54. For indoor wiring, please use a
shielded data cable. The shield of the cable must be connected with a potential equalisation. The 4 wires of
the connection cable have to be connected with the Solar-Log™ connection plug.
Warning!
Interchanging the connection cables may result in damage to sensor.
Connection plug Solar-Log™ Sensor Box Professional
1 (Data+) Data+ A (brown)
2 (+12V) +12V (red)
3 (GND) GND (black)
4 (Data-) Data- B (orange)
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2.4 Starting Up at the Solar-Log™
By switching-on the Solar-Log™, it will provide power to the Sensor Box Professional. Afterwards, the Sen-
sor Box Professional must be configured to the free RS485-port:
• Open the dialogue Configuration | Devices | Definition | Interfaces in the WEB menu of the So-
lar-Log™. Please refer to the Installation Manual in chapter “Connecting accessories”, “Installation”
and “Configuring connected devices”
• Select under Devices class „Sensor“ and under Manufacturer „M&T Sensor“
• Carry out device detection
The Sensor Box Professional is integrated with the system in the same way as an inverter. The further con-
figuration could be handled with the Solar-Log™ web interface.
2.5 Technical Data
Sensor Box Professional
Dimensions, weight W/H/D in mm: 145/85/40, 360 g
Housing Powder-coated aluminum
Protection mode IP65
Operating temperature -20 °C to +70 °C
Power supply Via RS485 data cable from Solar-Log™ (10,5-28 VDC
)
Supply Current Typical 10 mA
Communication Port RS485
Protocol Solar-Log™, 9600 Baud, 8N1
Irradiance Irradiance : ± 5 % (0 W/m2 to 1400 W/m2 ) Cell-temperature: ± 1K (-20 °C to +70 °C) / ± 2 K (-40 °C to +85 °C)
Installation with screws on the substructure
Connection cable • 4 pole, 3 m (10 feet), weather and uv resistant (LiY(St) 11 Y (4 x 0,14)
• prolongable up to 50 m (165 feet)
Conformity CE :DIN EN-61000-6-1:2007 and DIN EN-61000-6-3:2007
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3 Sensor Box Professional Plus
3.1 Technical Information
The Sensor Box Professional Plus is equipped with a high-quality monocrystalline solarcell. This very relia-
ble and rugged sensor as well as the component parts are designed for longlasting outdoor use (IP65).
The Solar-Log™ continuously compares the production of the PV-Plant with the measurements of the sen-
sor. If the Solar-Log™ detects a definable difference an error message will be generated.
Attention!
Opening the sensor is not necessary and would lead to a loss of guarantee.
3.2 Mechanical Installation Optional Sensors
The Sensor Box Professional Plus must be mounted parallel; this means the same adjustment and pitch
as the solar-modules, fastened with screws on the substructure. The sensor should be mounted at a place
where there are no shadows. A complex mounting of a cell-temperature-sensor is not necessary, it is inclu-
ded within the irradiance sensor.
Recommended Mounting Not allowed
When mounting the sensor, please take care that the cable is mounted as seen in this figure.
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3.3 Mechanical Installation Optional Sensors
The temperature sensor should be mounted with a wall bracket at a shadowy location. The 3-pin connector
must be screwed into the irradiance sensor.
The wind wheel should be mounted with the mounting angle at the highest and most exposed location.
The 2-pin connector must be screwed into the irradiance sensor.
Attention!
The cables of the optional sensors can not be extended. The sensor must be mounted horizon-
tally.
3.4 Wiring the Data Cable with the Solar-Log™
The Sensor Box Professional Plus is connected via the RS485 gateway with the Solar-Log™. The 4-core
connection cable between the irradiance sensor and the Solar-Log™ is used for data exchange and 12 V
power supply. A separate mains adapter is not necessary.
The connection cable can be extended (max 50 m). Please be sure that the supply voltage 10,5 VDC
reaches the end of the connection cable. For longer distance please use a cable with bigger wire cross
section.
For outdoor use, the connection must be protected in conformity with IP54. For indoor wiring, please use a
shielded data cable. The shield of the cable must be connected with a potential equalisation. The 4 wires of
the connection cable have to be connected with the Solar-Log™ connection plug.
Warning!
Interchanging the connection cables may result in damage to sensor.
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Sensor Box Professional PlusStarting Up at the Solar-Log™
Connection plug Solar-Log™ Sensor Box Professional Plus
1 (Data+) Data+ A (brown)
2 (+12V) +12V (red)
3 (GND) GND (black)
4 (Data-) Data- B (orange)
3.5 Starting Up at the Solar-Log™
By switching-on the Solar-Log™, it will provide power to the Sensor Box Professional Plus. Afterwards, the
Sensor Box Professional Plus must be configured to the free RS485-port:
• Open the dialogue Configuration | Devices | Definition | Interfaces in the WEB menu of the So-
lar-Log™. Please refer to the Installation Manual in chapter “Connecting accessories”, “Installation”
and “Configuring connected devices”.
• Select under Devices class „Sensor“ and under Manufacturer „M&T Sensor“
• Carry out device detection
The Sensor Box Professional Plus is integrated with the system in the same way as an inverter. The further
configuration could be handled with the Solar-Log™ web interface.
3.6 Technical Data
Sensor Box Professional Plus
Dimensions, weight W/H/D in mm: 145/85/40, 360 g
Housing Powder-coated aluminum
Protection mode IP65
Operating temperature -20 °C to +70 °C
Power supply Via RS485 data cable from Solar-Log™ (10,5-28 VDC),
Supply current Typical 10 mA
Communication Port RS485
Protocol Solar-Log™, 9600 Baud, 8N1
Irradiance Irradiance : ± 5 % (0 W/m2 to 1400 W/m2 ) Cell-temperature: ± 1K (-20 °C to +70 °C) / ± 2 K (-40 °C to +85 °C)
Installation with screws on the substructure
Connection cable • 4 pole, 3 m (10 feet), weather and uv resistant (LiY(St) 11 Y (4 x 0,14)
• prolongable up to 50 m (165 feet)
Conformity CE :DIN EN-61000-6-1:2007 and DIN EN-61000-6-3:2007
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Pyranometer
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Kipp & Zonen - PyranometerKipp & Zonen - Pyranometer
1 Kipp & Zonen - Pyranometer
1.1 Kipp & Zonen - Pyranometer
Termination Addressing Interface
Yes No RS485
Selections available under Kipp & Zonen
supported models:
• SMP3
• SMP11
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Round socket on the bottom.
• Communication address must be allocated.
• 4-pin wiring.
• Installation steps
• Switch off the pyranometer and the Solar-Log™.
• Connect the pyranometer to the Solar-Log™.
Connect the pyranometer to the Solar-Log 1000, 1200 or 2000.
The wiring is done using a
• ready-made data cable (supplied with the pyranometer).
Pin assignment:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector X4 socket RS485-1 pyranometer
Terminal PIN
1 A / Data+ 4 - B / + (yellow)
212V 7 - 12 V (white)
3 GND 8 - Ground / GND (black)
4 B / Data- 5 - A / - (gray)
Termination:
Please contact Kipp & Zonen for information on termination.
Note
Only one pyranometer can be connected and visualized per Solar-Log™ device.
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Note
Check and/or set the following parameters according to the manufacturer's instructions:
Baud rate: 19200, Data bits: 8, parity: even, parity bit: 1.
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2 Lufft - Pyranometer
2.1 Lufft - Pyranometer
Termination Addressing Interface
- No* RS485
Selections available under Lufft
Supported Models:
• WS 501 UMB
• WS 503
Overview
• Integrated interface
• Where to connect: Round socket on the bottom
• Communication address does not have to be assigned*
• 4-pin wiring
• Installation steps
• Switch off the pyranometer and the Solar-Log™
• Connect the pyranometer to the Solar-Log™
Connect the pyranometer to the Solar-Log 1000, 1200 or 2000.
The wiring is done using a
• self-made, shielded 4-wire data cable with a terminal block connector.
Procedure
1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram:
Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector X4 socket RS485-1 pyranometer
Terminal PIN
1 RS485 A (green)
2 Positive voltage supply (brown)
3 Ground (GND) (white)
4 RS485 B (yellow)
*Allocate communication address:
The communication address is set to 1 by default. If several pyranometers are connected on a single bus,
the address has to be adjusted. This requires a tool from the company Lufft. It can be downloaded from
the Lufft website.
Termination:
Please contact Lufft for information on termination.
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Note
Only one pyranometer can be connected and visualized per Solar-Log™ device.
Note
Check and/or set the following parameters according to the manufacturer‘s instructions:
Baud rate: 19200, Data bits: 8, parity: none, Stop bits: none, select UMB binary protocol and
device ID: 1
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Smart Plug components
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Allnet Network Power SocketLufft - Pyranometer
1 Allnet Network Power Socket
Allnet network power sockets can switch connect electronic devices on and off. These switching opera-
tions can be set manual, time-controlled or based on consumption levels. Allnet network power sockets
can be integrated into the local network with a LAN cable connection. Follow the following steps
to be able to use these functions with the Solar-Log™:
Procedure:
1. Connect the Allnet socket to a laptop or PC with a LAN cable and plug the Allnet device into a
power socket.
2. Click on Control Panel
3. and then go to the Network and Sharing Center (for other operating systems, refer to the instruc-
tions for setting the IP address).
4. Click on Local Area Connection to open the Status window and then click on Properties.
5. Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click on Properties
Important!
Note the displayed values before you change them because you will need them again later.
6. Adjust the displayed values as follows (using the following IP address):
IP address: 192.168.0.101
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 0.0.0.0
Confirm the settings with „OK.“
7. Enter the IP address 192.168.0.100 as the URL in your browser to access the Allnet menu.
8. Click on settings and go to Configuration | LAN Settings.
9. Configure a separate IP address for every Allnet network power socket. The new IP address need
to match the range for the existing network (refer to your computer‘s original settings).
For example, if our computer‘s original IP address was 192.168.178.2 and the next address is free,
the Allnet network power sockets would start with192.168.178.3 and continue. The Subnet mask is
255.255.255.0 by default and must be the same for every device in the subnet. The gateway is ty-
pically the IP address of the router or switch to which the computer is connected again later. Save
the settings when they are completed.
10. After adjusting the networks settings for the network power sockets, change the values for your
computer‘s networking settings back to the original values.
11. The configuration is then finished.
Note
ALL3075v3:
To ensure functionality with the Solar-Log™, the ALL3075v3 still has to be set to remote
control in the Allnet network socket configuration.
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Connecting the Allnet network power socket to the Solar-Log™
The Allnet socket has to be defined with the device detection function to connect to the Solar-Log™. From
the WEB interface of the Solar-Log™ go to Configuration | Devices | Definition and select the device class
„Switch“ with the blue plus symbol and then Allnet as the manufacturer followed by the type and number
of devices. Confirm the selection with OK and start the detection from the Configuration | Devices | Detec-
tion menu. Let the detection process run completely. After that, select the corresponding devices from the
Configuration | Devices | Configuration menu, enter the IP address and perform the rest of the setup. Click
on save once everything is finished.
The last step is configuring the Smart Energy Logics. Refer to the Solar-Log ™ Smart Energy Manual for
more informatin. It is available from our website (http://www.solar-log.com/en/service-support/down-
loads/manuals/current-product.html).
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2 Smart Relay Station
A detailed description for the Smart Relay Station is available as a PDF on the accompanying CD and from
our website with the following link:
http://www.solar-log.com/en/service-support/downloads/manuals/current-product.htmlWeMo Insight
Switch
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WeMo Insight SwitchLufft - Pyranometer
3 WeMo Insight Switch
With the WeMo Insight Switch, home appliances and electronic devices can be connected to a Wi-Fi
network, allowing the devices to be remotely turned on and off. The Wemo Insight Switch can also moni-
tor the devices and will send information about the device’s energy usage directly to your smartphone or
tablet. Follow the subsequent instructions to be able to use these functions with the Solar-Log™.
Procedure:
1. Connect a desktop/laptop and the Solar-Log™ to the router with a LAN cable.
2. Download the WeMo app to your smartphone or tablet.
3. Reset the WeMo Insight Switch (press the reset button for 5 seconds while turning on the power
for the WeMo Insight Switch).
4. The WeMo searches for the smartphone or tablet via WiFi.
5. Start the WeMe app and connect the WeMo Insight Switch to the router‘s WiFi network.
6. Connect to the Solar-Log™‘s WEB interface with the desktop/laptop and go to the Configuration |
Devices | Definition menu.
7. Select the device class „Switch“ with the +plus button.
8. Select „Belkin“ as the manufacturer and „WeMo Insight“ as the type. Enter the number of devices
and click on save.
9. Then start the device detection from the Configuration | Devices | Detection menu.
10. The connection is now established.
Note
A direct connection between the Solar-Log™ WiFi and WeMo is not possible. The So-
lar-Log™ has to be connected to a router via a LAN cable or to be in a network.
The last step is configuring the Smart Energy Logics. Refer to the Solar-Log ™ Smart Energy Manual for
more informatin. It is available from our website (http://www.solar-log.com/en/service-support/down-
loads/manuals/current-product.html).
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Power Charging Stations
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Keba - Power Charging StationKeba - Power Charging Station (KeContact P20 / P30)
1 Keba - Power Charging Station
1.1 Keba - Power Charging Station (KeContact P20 / P30)
Termination Addressing Interface
No Yes LAN
supported models:
KeContact P20
• c series
• x series
KeContact P30
• c series
• x series
Overview
• Integrated interface.
• The Keba power charging station‘s IP address has to be assigned.
• Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch.
• Installation steps
• Assign a static IP address to the Keba power charging station or set its IP assignment to
DHCP.
• Connect the Keba power charging station to a switch or Ethernet router.
• Connect the Solar-Log™ to a switch or Ethernet router.
Assigning IP addresses
• Configure the address according to the manufacturer‘s manual.
• The DHCP range (IP address) for the Keba power charging station has to be in the same subnet as
the Solar-Log™.
• Procedure: According to the manufacturer‘s manual.
Detection via the Solar-Log™ WEB Interface
• For detection on the Solar-Log™ , select the device class under the menu Configuration | Device |
Definition | Interface with the plus symbol and then select Keba as the manufacturer. Confirm your
selection with OK.
• Save your selections and then start the Device Detection under Configuration | Device | Detection.
Detection from the Solar-Log 1200
• When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display. Select the
settings Start Initial Configuration Page 2 „Device“ Add and select the manufacturer Keba
from there. Save and start the Device Detection.
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Note
Adjust the DIP switches on the Keba charging station as follows so that it receives the com-
mands from the Solar-Log™:
DSW1.1: OFF (X1 deactivated)
DSW1.3: ON (UDP activated)
DIP switch - DSW2.1-2.: IP settings (refer to the Keba manual)
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List of figures
Fig.: RJ45 plug pin assignments ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20Fig.: RJ11 plug pin assignments ........................................................................................................................................................................ 21Fig.: Albatech APL block connector .............................................................................................................................................................. 40Fig.: RJ14 socket pin allocation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 53Fig.: Fronius RL round plug ............................................................................................................................................................................... 113Fig.: Gefran RS485 terminal strip and termination................................................................................................................................. 118Fig.: 2-pin terminal TB3 ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 118Fig.: Pairan Round socket ................................................................................................................................................................................... 174Fig.: Siemens – connecting inverters together ......................................................................................................................................... 232Fig.: Control board before and after installation of the piggyback ............................................................................................... 237Fig.: Piggyback - insert jumper ........................................................................................................................................................................ 238Fig.: Jumper SMA .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 239Fig.: Jumper SMA .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 241Fig.: Jumper SMA .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 241Fig.: Control board before and after installation of the piggyback ............................................................................................... 289Fig.: Piggyback - insert jumper ........................................................................................................................................................................ 290Fig.: Jumper SMA .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 292Fig.: Jumper SMA .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 292Fig.: Jumper SMA .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 293Fig.: SMA mixed wiring......................................................................................................................................................................................... 329Fig.: Interconnection of Kaco Powador inverters ................................................................................................................................... 330Fig.: Wiring diagram to record self-consumption. (optional with battery storage) .............................................................. 335Fig.: Wiring diagram for recording self-consumption – bi-directional meter. (optional with battery storage) ...... 336Fig.: Pin assignment ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 337Fig.: Pin assignment ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 341Fig.: Utility Meter connection diagram for voltage measurements in low-voltage power grids ..................................... 352Fig.: Utility Meter connection diagram for current measurements with current transformers ........................................ 353Fig.: Pin assignment ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 357
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may be reproduced in any form or processed, duplica-
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written consent of Solare Datensysteme GmbH.
Subject to change without notice.
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accuracy or completeness of the information provided
and expressly refuses to accept liability for any errors
or omissions in such information.
Non-compliance resulting in contradiction of the abo-
ve-mentioned specifications shall result in obligation to
provide compensation for damages.
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which we respect and recognize herewith. The tra-
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Tel: +49 7428 9418 200
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